[Mgs] Failed ignition lock in '70 B.

[Andrew Lundgren]

Sorry for the confusion Paul.

I changed the ignition lock with a spare I acquired a few years ago. The
car starts with out any problem now.

However,  in changing the lock, I have also changed the key. That is
something I didn't want to do. So I was looking for advice on repairing
what I think is the original lock.

Andrew
On Nov 30, 2013 2:19 AM, "PaulHunt73" <paulhunt73 at virginmedia.com> wrote:

> Surely the key that operated steering locks never opened any other locks,
> it's several times bigger for a start and a completely different design.
>
> But I'm confused. You say:
>
> "Everything is working fine now.  The shaft that comes though the lock
> must not be in the right place any longer."
>
> The first statement says you have fixed it, the second implies there is
> still a problem.
>
> If the key isn't turning it's the key/lock combination that is almost
> certainly the problem, rarely the switch.  If that turns OK when removed
> from the lock, but the lock is still not turning, then definitely so.  In
> which case unless you know the key number and can get a replacement you
> have very little option but to replace the lock and the key.  Even with a
> new key if it is the lock that is worn a new key may not help.  Another
> option is possibly to dismantle the lock and disable the tumblers, if you
> don't mind being anything being able to turn it.  But I can only imagine
> that being considered if originality is your overriding concern.  But
> having gone that far - if it's possible - then a locksmith may well be able
> to replace the tumblers so suit your existing key.
>
> PaulH.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
>
>> If it doesn't open 'em all it's prolly not the original.
>>
>>  On 11/29/2013 7:10 PM, Andrew Lundgren wrote:
>>>
>>>> The ignition lock in my '70 B has failed. It wasn't turning nicely for
>>>> quite some time....