Steering lock/column '66 122s

Amma122s · Oct 11th, 2013, 15:12

I have a steering/ignition lock on my '66 122s but think originally it came without as there's a hole in the dash where the original ignition once was and the armoured cable and original Bosch coil is still there.Don't know if it was a factory conversion or was done by one of it's owners at some point in it's life.

Pic showing the conversion, the horn doesn't work of the steering wheel but a working horn button has been mounted on the dash just above the fan switch. The overdrive light is up between the cig lighter and fan switch.

The original ignition housing with armoured cable still remains with wires attached that I think lead to the new ignition(must take another look)

Closer look at the ignition/steering lock from underneath..

The steering column inside the engine bay..

No complaints from me as everything works as it should . I may in the future want to fit a 123gt electronic dizzy and uprated coil as I've read good stuff about it but is my set up going to complicate an install ?

Amma122s · Oct 14th, 2013, 18:31

Big silence lol..what's up ??

Volvo_133 · Oct 14th, 2013, 19:08

I will talk to you!!!!

That steering lock is as fitted to later cars. My February 70 amazon has this lock. The later cars relied on the steering lock as an anti theft device, rather than the armoured cable / coil unit.

Chris.

123GT-AMAZON · Oct 14th, 2013, 21:10

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Originally Posted by Amma122s

Big silence lol..what's up ??

sorry what did you need to know ? i just read through the post and i could`nt see any questions i would say you are correct with your findings it had been a early type ignition barrel and then converted over to the newer style ignition lock on the steering colum

nice pictures as normal you love that camera which is good as we see some lovely pictures from you happy posting & motoring

speak soon

regards

robert

Amma122s · Oct 14th, 2013, 22:45

Just wanted to know if it was an ok conversion not a bodge lol..was getting worried

question was

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I may in the future want to fit a 123gt electronic dizzy and uprated coil as I've read good stuff about it but is my set up going to complicate an install ?

123GT-AMAZON · Oct 14th, 2013, 22:48

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Originally Posted by Amma122s

Just wanted to know if it was an ok conversion not a bodge lol..was getting worried

it looks a very well done conversion from this end

and they must have used a volvo colum ignition by the looks of it so dont worry all looks as it should and safe including the connections they made to it.

Robert

Amma122s · Aug 31st, 2017, 23:33

Nearly 4 years later(still have the 122s) and am now tuning up the motor with stage II head and different cam plus high performance coil and 123 Tune Ignition.

So as the wiring is, from the old ignition to the steering lock ignition do I have to remove the old coil, cut the armoured sleeve and access the cable inside so that I can feed it to the plus connection on the new coil ? Is that the simplest route to take ?

Oct 11th, 2013, 15:12	#1
Amma122s Senior Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2024 03:10 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Sweden	Steering lock/column '66 122s I have a steering/ignition lock on my '66 122s but think originally it came without as there's a hole in the dash where the original ignition once was and the armoured cable and original Bosch coil is still there.Don't know if it was a factory conversion or was done by one of it's owners at some point in it's life. Pic showing the conversion, the horn doesn't work of the steering wheel but a working horn button has been mounted on the dash just above the fan switch. The overdrive light is up between the cig lighter and fan switch. The original ignition housing with armoured cable still remains with wires attached that I think lead to the new ignition(must take another look) Closer look at the ignition/steering lock from underneath.. The steering column inside the engine bay.. No complaints from me as everything works as it should . I may in the future want to fit a 123gt electronic dizzy and uprated coil as I've read good stuff about it but is my set up going to complicate an install ?

Oct 14th, 2013, 18:31	#2
Amma122s Senior Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2024 03:10 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Sweden	Big silence lol..what's up ??

Oct 14th, 2013, 19:08	#3
Volvo_133 VOC member Last Online: Apr 14th, 2024 10:29 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sheffield	I will talk to you!!!! That steering lock is as fitted to later cars. My February 70 amazon has this lock. The later cars relied on the steering lock as an anti theft device, rather than the armoured cable / coil unit. Chris.

Aug 31st, 2017, 23:33	#7
Amma122s Senior Member Last Online: Feb 26th, 2024 03:10 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Sweden	Nearly 4 years later(still have the 122s) and am now tuning up the motor with stage II head and different cam plus high performance coil and 123 Tune Ignition. So as the wiring is, from the old ignition to the steering lock ignition do I have to remove the old coil, cut the armoured sleeve and access the cable inside so that I can feed it to the plus connection on the new coil ? Is that the simplest route to take ?

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