diamond jim wrote on 02/14/09 at 22:49:36:So, how do I go keyless?
option 1 - Have 2 knurled knobs made with a slot in the center that fits tightly on the key. Put the key in the knob, put it in the lock, move the knob close to the lock with a little clearance, mark the key along the knob, cut the key at the mark, jb-weld it in place, leave the key in the lock.
Option 2 - the ign is just a double pole switch, replace with a toggle or whatever floats your boat.
Gas cap (fun) Take it apart, on the back of the cylinder is a groove with an o-ring, use a needle to pry it out (don't tear it up) under that o-ring is the keeper pin. use the needle and pry it up and the cylinder will slip out. See tool box rekeying for how to rekey. You should be able to slip all the pins and springs out and put it back together. Now it will work with any key or screw driver. To add a lever, find a lever you like hopefully with a square shaft or hex, drill a hole a little smaller and hammer it in.
Gather all the pins and springs put it in an envelope and send it to me
Update just took apart the ign switch. It's the same as the gas cap.