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Terry,OH · 03-30-2026, 06:47 AM

I believe it will fit and work properly with the two pins. With the cylinder out try working the two retaining pins to make sure the cylinder can be removed and installed properly, by the depression of the front pin. and the rear pin does not retain the cylinder in place.

03-30-2026, 06:47 AM	#5
Terry,OH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 5,395	Re: 1940 Ford trunk lid lock cylinder fitment issue I believe it will fit and work properly with the two pins. With the cylinder out try working the two retaining pins to make sure the cylinder can be removed and installed properly, by the depression of the front pin. and the rear pin does not retain the cylinder in place.