you need the key to get it out unless you a car thief.
In the US, 1974.
First unhook the battery. Then put the key in (you need it!) and turn it to "on." Remove the steering wheel and the ignition switch just slides out.
remove dist.cap.unplug wires and hoses mark rotor where it is pointing...remove holddown bolt remove dist.
For all you whippersnappers, the device of which our friend speaks was designed to keep people from driving without their seat belts on. You couldn't start the car without buckling up, and it was federal law to install it in 1974 cars. The schematic for wiring around it is in the Bentley manual.
Ignition wiring diagram
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whats wrong with it?
The 2 barrel had 145 hp, the 4 barrel was 165.
The base ignition timing for a 1974 Chevy 454 engine is between 8 and 12 degrees below top dead center. A timing light is needed to accurate set ignition timing.
How do i remove a heater core to a 1974 chevy impala?
yes
Put it in reverse.