
Steering Column Ignition

Best Answer unburntfuelinthemorning , 28 May 2019 - 08:13 AM
I don't know if the steering lock would fit onto the old steering column. The steering lock clamps to the steering column so the diameter of the column needs to be correct. It might fit.
The wiring part is easy. The ignition switch is at the bottom of the lock barrel and you just wire it in accordingly.
Alternatively why not move your existing switch from the middle of the car a more convienient position.
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Posted 27 May 2019 - 08:53 PM
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Posted 27 May 2019 - 10:38 PM
You'll need the later inner and outer steering column too and yes it would add a steering lock.
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Posted 28 May 2019 - 12:46 AM
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Posted 28 May 2019 - 07:31 AM
If it's to start the engine while working in the engine bay why not fit the starter button I think early cars used to have there?
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Posted 28 May 2019 - 08:13 AM Best Answer
I don't know if the steering lock would fit onto the old steering column. The steering lock clamps to the steering column so the diameter of the column needs to be correct. It might fit.
The wiring part is easy. The ignition switch is at the bottom of the lock barrel and you just wire it in accordingly.
Alternatively why not move your existing switch from the middle of the car a more convienient position.
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Posted 28 May 2019 - 07:01 PM
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Posted 28 May 2019 - 07:19 PM
It'd affect the whole column - The lock needs the matching inner column to lock. You could probably modify the outer but you'd need a cowl with the extra room for the lock so it'd be a lot simpler to find a complete column 2nd hand. The MK3 steering locks are hard to find, the later ones will also add a wiper stalk to your modifications.
If it's a UK car they got steering locks around 1970, so something sounds a bit off.
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Posted 28 May 2019 - 09:13 PM
If it's a UK car they got steering locks around 1970, so something sounds a bit off.
Both UK & Australian CKD clubmans were assembled in New Zealand (at Petone & Panmure) but with some locally manufactured content.
I know Australian clubmans didn't start to fit steering/ignition locks untill some time after March 1973 (no idea when), & that the 1974 Brochure for Seneffe built Minis show switch panel mounted ignition switches so chances are it's probably kosher.
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