Wanted to buy: 1959-1962 Cadillac IGNITION SWITCH WRENCH/SOCKET

[Tom Hoczyk , CLC 14044]

I'd like to purchase the correct tool to remove the ignition switch from my 1960 Cadillac.  Please refer to attached photo.  I'd like to use the correct tool unless others can suggest a GOOD suitable option that won't scratch the switch retaining ring.  Many thanks in advance!  Tom

["Cadillac Kid" Greg Surfas 15364]

This what you are looking for?
http://www.freedomracing.com/ignition-switch-nut-wrench-j-6481.html
Greg Surfas

[Dan LeBlanc]

I just use a single piece of electrical tape over the business end of a flat screwdriver and tap with the palm of my hand.  $.0001 worth of electrical tape and never scratched anything yet versus a $60 tool.  Finesse is key using this method - don't go crazy with a BFH and you'll be fine.

[Mike Baillargeon #15848]

over the years I've accumulated several of these for ignition switches, w/w wiper nuts, antenna nuts etc.... they work.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/RestoParts-CE02018-Tool-1959-60-Cadillac-Ignition-Nut/312153893275?epid=9021761808&hash=item48add2699b%3Ag%3AqBYAAOSw5UVbGEEd&_sacat=0&_nkw=cadillac+ignition+tool&_from=R40&rt=nc&LH_TitleDesc=0%7C0

Mike

[The Tassie Devil(le)]

When I need one of these tools, or something like it, I make one.

It is surprising what one can do with a lump of steel, a drill and a couple of short lengths of drill steel.

Or a pipe and a hacksaw.   The one pictured is for the Wiper Ferrules, but the method is similar.

Bruce.

[Lexi]

Dan's tip works quite well, Tom. Never had a problem myself removing them this way. I usually begin the tapping with a tiny brass hammer and gently tap the locking ring in a ccw direction (if palming doesn't loosen it). I also use a very, very tiny slot screw driver with the jeweler's hammer. Gently is the keyword to get this job done. If your switch has a lit key-way housing mounted to it, you may find it helpful to first wrap it in place with electric tape prior to re-installation. That way everything stays together nicely when putting it back together. Clay/Lexi

[Roger Zimmermann]

I'm using the Bruce's method!

[Lexi]

Either/or...but got to go Bruce's route and make me an antenna hold down nut removal tool. In the '56 they are sort of recessed in that oval shaped chrome bezel and not as accessible. At least with the ignition switch it is out in the open. Clay/Lexi