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    Axle fluid???

    I found it!!!! You guys were right - the fill plug was totally filled with that undercoating / rustproofing gunk. I needed to pick it out with a small screwdriver before I could fit the 3/8 drive into the hole. Thanks!! P.S. - I used a big 30 cc plunger syringe and oxygen tubing that I...
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    Axle fluid???

    I climbed under my 1983 50 Gt to check the rear end fluid - no drain plug!!! It is a 7.5 with 3.08 gear, but I looked everywhere for the drain/fill plug. According to the Chilton Manual it should be on the driver's side of the differential case. I have a "bump" cast where it should be, but no...
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    Ignition tumbler?????

    It looks like most of the steering column internals are pop metal. Do you mean pounding a flat screwdriver into the cylinder and twisting it? I was never a car thief, so I'm not sure what you mean. Will I end up breaking a bunch of non-replacement lock cylinder parts? Sorry to be a pain...
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    Ignition tumbler?????

    OK - Thanks. I needed to narrow down my options. I guess I will try to call a locksmith tomorrow. I'm hoping that he can get the ignition to turn to RUN - then I can replace the whole thing. According to the Chilton Manual I will need to pull the steering wheel, drill out some rivets, and...
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    Ignition tumbler?????

    :bang: Maybe I am thinking about this all wrong - Is there a switch on the clutch pedal that needs to sense that the clutch is pushed in before it will let the ignition switch turn??? I always push in the cluch to start, so I don't even know if the car would have started without it being pushed...
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    Ignition tumbler?????

    Yeah, I tried that too. I don't think it is going to be easy removing the lock cylinder without turning the key (otherwise all the thieves would be doing it). I'm hoping the pins will loosen up if I spray some lube in it.
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    Ignition tumbler?????

    Hey all. I'm new to the site, so I hope this will post in the right section. This morning my 83 5.0 would not start. I cannot even get the ignition tumbler to turn. It is acting like I have the wrong set of keys (I don't). I just drove the car yesterday without problems. I tried the "key...
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