[DeTomaso] Ignition ket stuck in lock

Fri Sep 11 15:13:11 EDT 2009

So, there you have it, based on all the information, I'd get some cleaner
spray and dislodge any gunk that might be causing it to stick, then give it
a pull, if that works, then squirt some graphite powder in there for next
time, if it doesn't work right away, try getting the graphite powder in
there while it's stuck and give it a shot.  You might also give it a shot of
compressed air those either a can or a hose if you have a compressor.

The next thing would be to remove it and try to pull it out with more force
or at least a better angle of attack or simply replace it.

good Luck,

Let us know what happens,

Michael Shortt

On Fri, Sep 11, 2009 at 3:04 PM, Julian Kift <julian_kift at hotmail.com>wrote:

> WD40 or alternative penetrant won't hurt anything on the tumbler side,
> which is independent of the electronic switch screwed on the back of
> it. Although the penetrant may be needed to release the key, lubrication for
> tumblers should be in the form of graphite powder.
>
> Julian
>
> > Date: Fri, 11 Sep 2009 11:24:46 -0700
> > From: kenn_green at yahoo.com
> > To: michael at michaelshortt.com
> > CC: detomaso at realbig.com
>
> > Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Ignition ket stuck in lock
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> >     I'll give it a try.  But is there anything that WD40 would hurt?  The
> body was painted and than set for a year.  I don't know if there is a
> mechanical failure, or just some corrosion.
> >
> > Ken
> >
> >
> > --- On Fri, 9/11/09, michael at michaelshortt.com <michaelsavga at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> >
> >
> > From: michael at michaelshortt.com <michaelsavga at gmail.com>
> > Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Ignition ket stuck in lock
> > To: "Ken Green" <kenn_green at yahoo.com>
> > Cc: detomaso at realbig.com
> > Date: Friday, September 11, 2009, 11:06 AM
> >
> >
> >
> > Electronics spray cleaner available at Radio Shack might help, oh yeah,
> now called The Shack in the new advertising campaign by some knucklehead
> agency who thinks they know how to market to the very specific niche client
> base who frequents Radio Shack, they don't have a clue.  Tandy/Radio Shack
> will never be hip and they shouldn't try, the charm of the stores are the
> retro products and the feelings you get shopping there.
> >
> > Michael Shortt
> >
> >
> > On Fri, Sep 11, 2009 at 1:52 PM, Ken Green <kenn_green at yahoo.com> wrote:
> >
> > I acquired a much more finished project, and one issue is that the
> ignition key won't pull out of the switch.  I seem to remember someone else
> with this issue?  I thought about WD40, but don't want to damage anything.
> Suggestions?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Ken
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