Orientation of the key in the ignition

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Re: Orientation of the key in the ignition

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I’m thinking that the correct position puts it vertical when ignition is on.
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Agree with Vic and Dick. Same for pre-A cars.
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Yes I stand corrected... ignition on is noon :)
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Here is a picture of in and out factory original "time capsule" 1962 Coupe ignition key "off " position.
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Here's what I made up to remove the bezels. Just some round stock bent and threaded for a nut.

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#21 Post by Jason Parolini »

Thank you to all who commented. This was very helpful. I tried a couple of "homemade" tools to tighten the bezel, but they took both hands and I need one hand to hold the ignition behind the dash to keep it properly oriented to 10:00 . I think will just order the tool from Stoddard suggested by Mark Roth.........Another somewhat related question. When I was looking up under the dash trying to figure things out I noticed a rectangular hole I had not noticed before. (pictured). What was this for? Thanks again
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#22 Post by Mike Wilson »

The rectangular hole is for an electric sunroof switch.

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Re: Orientation of the key in the ignition

#23 Post by Vic Skirmants »

Jason; if you install the special washer mentioned in post #8, you won't have to hold the switch from turning. Simply push against the inside of the dash and tighten the bezel.

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#24 Post by Jason Parolini »

Vic Skirmants wrote: Mon Apr 03, 2023 7:46 am Jason; if you install the special washer mentioned in post #8, you won't have to hold the switch from turning. Simply push against the inside of the dash and tighten the bezel.
Thanks Vic,

I will order the special washer when I order the tool for tightening here in just a minute. I really appreciate your input.

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Mike Wilson wrote: Sun Apr 02, 2023 10:57 pm The rectangular hole is for an electric sunroof switch.

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As always, we're here to help each other.

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Re: Orientation of the key in the ignition

#27 Post by Hugo Karasawa »

Do you have a p/N for that special washer , could not find it.

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Hugo Karasawa wrote: Mon Apr 03, 2023 12:03 pm Do you have a p/N for that special washer , could not find it.
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I looked in the parts book and it is not listed separately from the switch. Stoddard did not show one but Aase Sales does:

https://www.aasesales.com/products/h2l-e60-5p-104891

EDIT: This *might* be it on Stoddard's site but it does not specify with a description: https://www.stoddard.com/64461310200.html
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Re: Orientation of the key in the ignition

#29 Post by Hugo Karasawa »

Have a new switch and it has the special washer.
I thought I needed one.
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#30 Post by Vic Skirmants »

Hugo; thank you for posting a photo of that part!

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