[big mike]

Because the pin is hardened steel (and I don't want to damage the steering column drilling it off), a lot of times I just use a 1/4 inch bit and drill out the tumblers themselves until I can turn it to the ON position, push the release pin and remove the tumbler assembly.

how do you drill out the tumblers? i started to drill the pin out, and its taking forever. i got the column halves removed, and twisted off the ignition cap.

 

[big mike]

well i dont have a key, as said. i did buy a new cylinder with keys. will using one of those keys do the trick?

 

[big mike]

I posted service manual instructions for removal without a key, does that not work?

drilling the pin is not working well. havent drilled the keyslot out yet.