If I remember correctly my 54 AD inside handle locking position moves a stop
in the door opening mechanism ( moves about 3/4" ) that prevents the outside
button from being pushed.I would think that something could be operated at
this location that has no spring tension to fight.
Jim
----- Original Message -----
From: "Heather & Joe Way" <joe@brakecylinder.com>
To: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, May 22, 2006 2:20 PM
Subject: [oletrucks] Re: oletrucks-digest V2 #2668
> On Mon, 22 May 2006 10:25:28 -0600, you wrote:
>
> >From: BagpiperEd@aol.com
> >Subject: [oletrucks] Power Door Locks
> >
> >Has anyone installed AutoLoc or another type of door solenoids in the
55TF
> >trucks? I checked the archives and only found info on the earlier ones.
> >Appreciate it.
> >Ed.
> ----------------------------
> Ed,
>
> What did you find about earlier trucks? As far as I know, the TF
> trucks use the same style latch as the later AD trucks, where the
> locking is done by an additional movement of the inside door handle.
>
> I have spent several hours trying to devise a way to activate my '52
> AD lock with a typical door look actuator as found in the common kits.
> They don't have enough power or enough travel to move the handle. I
> believe one would have to use commercial actuators from industrial
> suppliers, which cost mucho bucks. The task requires maybe 25 lbs
> minimum force and about 1-1/2" travel. Typical lock actuators have
> 8-12 lbs of force, with one manufacturer claiming 15 lbs maximum force
> (but I'm suspicious of that figure) and 7/8" travel.
>
> I am now building auxiliary locking mechanisms for my '52. They will
> use the "15 lb" actuators from electric-life.com, and will extend a
> 1/2" pin through the door jamb into the door using a bellcrank. They
> will be installed at the rear, and I will run an emergency release
> cable through the floor in one rear cab corner. They will be
> remote-controlled by a keyfob from the outside, and operated by
> switches in each door from the inside.
>
> If anyone else has any ideas, I'd like to hear 'em.
>
> Joe
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