Door lock help
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Door lock help
I have looked on the site here and can't a solution. I recently purchased a new door lock cylinder for my '48', but I can't get the old one out. I have soaked it with a penetrating oil off and on for about two weeks and still can't get it out. Is there a trick or am I just going to have to drill the set screw out. If I have to drill it out, what size of drill bit will I need to use.
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hotrod48
Thanks,
hotrod48
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Door Lock Help
I removed my door lock (56 F100) by pulling out the lock retainer. You peel back the weather strip on the inside of the door and use plyers to pull it out. Once out, the door lock drops out. You will need to to place the the lock lever and spring on your new lock and slide it in and make sure it lines up with inside mechanism. Once in you reinsert the lock retainer and your in business.
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Couple of thoughts... is your truck finished? Paint? If not, I'd apply heat to the area.
If painted, then you might try an allen tipped socket for your wrench. I have a set, but have had them so long I don't remember where I picked them up. One of these would direct the torque better than one of those 'L' shaped tools.
If you haven't used PBlaster, pick up a can. I don't use WD40 anymore.
I'd drill as a last resort. Patience will be rewarded. I don't know the exact size, but it's not very big and getting a drill in there straight would be a real challenge..
If painted, then you might try an allen tipped socket for your wrench. I have a set, but have had them so long I don't remember where I picked them up. One of these would direct the torque better than one of those 'L' shaped tools.
If you haven't used PBlaster, pick up a can. I don't use WD40 anymore.
I'd drill as a last resort. Patience will be rewarded. I don't know the exact size, but it's not very big and getting a drill in there straight would be a real challenge..
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mtflat, the truck isn't finished but I do have paint on it that I don't want to ruin. I have thought about heat but all I have is a torch. Thinking of borrowing a mini butane torch from a friend.
My dad has the allen tipped sockets but not one that small. I have not heard of PBlaster but I have been using AeroKroil.
Yes patience is the key but I have about ran out it.
hotrod48
My dad has the allen tipped sockets but not one that small. I have not heard of PBlaster but I have been using AeroKroil.
Yes patience is the key but I have about ran out it.
hotrod48
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It has been a few years since I took out my 47 but I believe there to be a flex washer on the backside of the door. If you take the inside door panel out I believe you can drive the flex washer off and the lock should drop out.
George
It has been a few years since I took out my 47 but I believe there to be a flex washer on the backside of the door. If you take the inside door panel out I believe you can drive the flex washer off and the lock should drop out.
George
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setscrew
The 48-52 do have a setscrew that holds the lock in. The setscrew is a 8-32.
It's about a half an inch long. I had to drill mine out. I then ran a 8-32 tap in it and it cleaned out just fine.
Be very careful when you drill it.
Good luck!
Don
It's about a half an inch long. I had to drill mine out. I then ran a 8-32 tap in it and it cleaned out just fine.
Be very careful when you drill it.
Good luck!
Don
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hotrod
If the monkey juice and the drill don't work you can buy a after market replacement for about $15 bucks, I don't remember which vendor I got mine from but if you need the info I will look it up.
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If the monkey juice and the drill don't work you can buy a after market replacement for about $15 bucks, I don't remember which vendor I got mine from but if you need the info I will look it up.
Jet Jock
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gquinn8516, I will look to see if I can find the flex washer.
dongc1, thanks for the size as I think I am going to have to drill it out.
Jet Jock, I already have the lock. Just waiting to be put in.
hotrod48
dongc1, thanks for the size as I think I am going to have to drill it out.
Jet Jock, I already have the lock. Just waiting to be put in.
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Originally Posted by mtflat
Couple of thoughts... is your truck finished? Paint? If not, I'd apply heat to the area.
If painted, then you might try an allen tipped socket for your wrench. I have a set, but have had them so long I don't remember where I picked them up. One of these would direct the torque better than one of those 'L' shaped tools.
If you haven't used PBlaster, pick up a can. I don't use WD40 anymore.
I'd drill as a last resort. Patience will be rewarded. I don't know the exact size, but it's not very big and getting a drill in there straight would be a real challenge..
If painted, then you might try an allen tipped socket for your wrench. I have a set, but have had them so long I don't remember where I picked them up. One of these would direct the torque better than one of those 'L' shaped tools.
If you haven't used PBlaster, pick up a can. I don't use WD40 anymore.
I'd drill as a last resort. Patience will be rewarded. I don't know the exact size, but it's not very big and getting a drill in there straight would be a real challenge..