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46fatford · 12-20-2011, 02:09 PM

I am in the process of rebuilding my column drop with lock for my 46 business coupe and was wondering if anyone could shed some light on how the lock actually functions? It looks like it just presses against the shaft is that true? Also in the process of trying to remove my stuck lock cylinder I drilled out the pin behind the lock as well as the lock pin under the lock cylinder. What does the other pin hold in? Can I just install a new one? I am going to tap out the lock retainer pin hole for an allen bolt. I drilled out the other pin to try ang gain more access to the lock cylinder. Mine was severely damaged as it appears to have had the lock drilled out years ago. With both the pins out I still can not remove the cylinder. I have used heat, penetrant etc. all to no avail, any more suggestions?
Thanks
Matt

12-20-2011, 02:09 PM	#1
46fatford Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 338	46 Ford column lock, How does it work? I am in the process of rebuilding my column drop with lock for my 46 business coupe and was wondering if anyone could shed some light on how the lock actually functions? It looks like it just presses against the shaft is that true? Also in the process of trying to remove my stuck lock cylinder I drilled out the pin behind the lock as well as the lock pin under the lock cylinder. What does the other pin hold in? Can I just install a new one? I am going to tap out the lock retainer pin hole for an allen bolt. I drilled out the other pin to try ang gain more access to the lock cylinder. Mine was severely damaged as it appears to have had the lock drilled out years ago. With both the pins out I still can not remove the cylinder. I have used heat, penetrant etc. all to no avail, any more suggestions? Thanks Matt __________________ "..Nothin' outrun my V8 Ford" (Chuck Berry) S.M.I.B.