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fast fredy · 09-10-2021, 07:05 PM

On my 55 ford I purchased new door lock assemblys but I need to know how to transfer the little "tang " on the end that fits into the door latch assy .. Any help would be appreciated Fred

KULTULZ · 09-11-2021, 10:32 AM

See if this link helps -

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-question.html

fast fredy · 09-11-2021, 01:06 PM

Thanks Kultulz , I think I can get it from that info thanks again Fred

Daves55Sedan · 09-11-2021, 08:45 PM

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You can get a little screwdriver and pry apart the jaws one the end of the door-lock and slide the actuator and spring out of the old lock and put those two parts on the new lock. Use a pair of pliers to crimp the jaws around the actuator to keep it in place. You don't have to get real crazy about prying the jaws apart, just enough to allow the release of the actuator. Same with crimping the jaws on the new one. Just crimp enough to hold it and the spring forces it to stay in place.

09-10-2021, 07:05 PM	#1
fast fredy Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Fenwick On Posts: 115	new door lock cylinders On my 55 ford I purchased new door lock assemblys but I need to know how to transfer the little "tang " on the end that fits into the door latch assy .. Any help would be appreciated Fred

09-11-2021, 01:06 PM	#3
fast fredy Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Fenwick On Posts: 115	Re: new door lock cylinders Thanks Kultulz , I think I can get it from that info thanks again Fred

09-11-2021, 08:45 PM	#4
Daves55Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Granite City, Illinois Posts: 3,008	Re: new door lock cylinders Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) You can get a little screwdriver and pry apart the jaws one the end of the door-lock and slide the actuator and spring out of the old lock and put those two parts on the new lock. Use a pair of pliers to crimp the jaws around the actuator to keep it in place. You don't have to get real crazy about prying the jaws apart, just enough to allow the release of the actuator. Same with crimping the jaws on the new one. Just crimp enough to hold it and the spring forces it to stay in place.