How to remove the ignition switch on my 1984 mustang gt350

Gunny87 · Feb 15, 2020

Picked up a new project and one of the first thing it needs is a new ignition switch, looks to be the original one still in it! the problem is that it's not held in by the T27 tamper proof screws but instead what looks like sort of a rivet so not sure how to remove them?? do I just drill them out? and if so how do I then reattach the new one?

Mstng93SSP · Feb 15, 2020

Can you post a picture?

STEVE PATTON · Feb 15, 2020

I think those are torque to yield screws. At the factory the drive twists off correct torque is achieved. They are hardened and you may have to use an abrasive wheel to remove the head. Then replace with a regular screw.

FoxChasis · Feb 16, 2020

Cut a slot with a dremel or similar tool. Even a hack saw might work. Then remove with a screwdriver.

Potomus Pete · Feb 16, 2020

Harbor Freight sells the security sockets for cheap.

2000xp8 · Feb 16, 2020

Even some of my socketed torx sets are randomly for tamper proof torx screws.

LX Dave · Feb 16, 2020

FoxChasis said:
Cut a slot with a dremel or similar tool. Even a hack saw might work. Then remove with a screwdriver.

This. You will have to cut a slot to basically make it a slotted screw, then turn them out.

2000xp8 · Feb 16, 2020

I don't think cutting a slot is worth the effort.
Even a quick look at home depot's website has them in stock locally for me.

Clearly tamper proof torx at this point, isn't all that tamper proof anymore, considering how easy you can get them.
Back in the day, you had to make some effort to find them, now they grow on trees.

General karthief · Feb 16, 2020

2000xp8 said:
I don't think cutting a slot is worth the effort.
Even a quick look at home depot's website has them in stock locally for me.

Clearly tamper proof torx at this point, isn't all that tamper proof anymore, considering how easy you can get them.
Back in the day, you had to make some effort to find them, now they grow on trees.

The early ones had a different type of attaching bolt, the heads snapped off when torque reached. Don't know when the started to use the 'anti-tamper' type.

Gunny87 · Feb 16, 2020

This is what I have and it's not a T27 tamper proof screws all though when I look closely it sorta looks like corroded tamper proof but very small?? I bought one of those Harbor Freight sets and the smallest one almost fits, I'll try cutting a slot and see if that works

FoxChasis · Feb 17, 2020

Cutting a slot in each one works. I've done it. Then either get new screws with a head that you have a tool for or re-use your old (now slotted) ones.

How to remove the ignition switch on my 1984 mustang gt350

Gunny87

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Mstng93SSP

You have a nice rear end there Dave.

STEVE PATTON

I smell a conspiracy

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Potomus Pete

I'm still waiting for the fully nude shots

2000xp8

LX Dave

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General karthief

wonder how much it would cost to ship you a pair

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