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31Abone · 11-06-2018, 06:46 PM

I see new after market ignition key cylinder online for $40 bucks ...Do they work in a 32 drop or do I need to find an original ?>> thx

Charlie Stephens · 11-06-2018, 07:03 PM

A link would help.

Charlie Stephens

31Abone · 11-06-2018, 10:41 PM

heres a pic of what i'm talking about.

deuce lover · 11-07-2018, 01:19 AM

It should work.

big job · 11-07-2018, 06:36 AM

All I can say "be where" those made in Argentina do not work. Best I can say the disk
on the bottom is not off set enough to get enough throw. I bought two neither one
works... so I drive with a gutted cylinder with no key. It looks locked in the crooks eyes!

32phil · 11-07-2018, 10:03 AM

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This is the same cylinder that is supplied with the reproduction column drops. They work fine in the repro drops and should work in an original drop as well. The outward appearance differs from the OEM cylinder as does the key.
Just a note of caution as far as driving with a gutted column drop. Without a cylinder present the locking mechanism can fall into place locking the column while driving and lock the wheel unexpectedly. It can happen on certain year drops so.....pay attention to that possibility.

DavidG · 11-07-2018, 11:37 AM

For me, this would be an inappropriate item to save money on. It would be okay if it simply controlled the ignition switch because you could simply jump the wires on the back to start and operate the vehicle if the lock failed to operate as intended. Not so with the locking steering column part of the lock assembly where an inoperable lock cylinder could leave you high and dry at what would inevitably be either a bad time or a bad place or both.

11-06-2018, 06:46 PM	#1
31Abone Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Big pine Ca 93513 Posts: 797	After market 32 Ford ignition cylinder I see new after market ignition key cylinder online for $40 bucks ...Do they work in a 32 drop or do I need to find an original ?>> thx

11-06-2018, 07:03 PM	#2
Charlie Stephens Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,030	Re: After market 32 Ford ignition cylinder A link would help. Charlie Stephens

11-07-2018, 01:19 AM	#4
deuce lover Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern France Posts: 5,301	Re: After market 32 Ford ignition cylinder It should work.

11-07-2018, 06:36 AM	#5
big job Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Dighton, Mass Posts: 1,230	Re: After market 32 Ford ignition cylinder All I can say "be where" those made in Argentina do not work. Best I can say the disk on the bottom is not off set enough to get enough throw. I bought two neither one works... so I drive with a gutted cylinder with no key. It looks locked in the crooks eyes!

11-07-2018, 10:03 AM	#6
32phil Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Montgomery, NY & Port St. Lucie Florida Posts: 935	Re: After market 32 Ford ignition cylinder Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) This is the same cylinder that is supplied with the reproduction column drops. They work fine in the repro drops and should work in an original drop as well. The outward appearance differs from the OEM cylinder as does the key. Just a note of caution as far as driving with a gutted column drop. Without a cylinder present the locking mechanism can fall into place locking the column while driving and lock the wheel unexpectedly. It can happen on certain year drops so.....pay attention to that possibility. __________________ Early Ford Lock & Key Service https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=46583

11-07-2018, 11:37 AM	#7
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,096	Re: After market 32 Ford ignition cylinder For me, this would be an inappropriate item to save money on. It would be okay if it simply controlled the ignition switch because you could simply jump the wires on the back to start and operate the vehicle if the lock failed to operate as intended. Not so with the locking steering column part of the lock assembly where an inoperable lock cylinder could leave you high and dry at what would inevitably be either a bad time or a bad place or both.