Technical Ignition Key Cylinder Ford 1935

Hello from Germany,

maybe You Can help me. I Need to replace my ignition Key Cylinder, Ford 1935 5W Coupé. But… where can i get one? And Which one is the right one? The offers are 1932-1935 or 1935-1948. i do not know Which one i need. and the next Problem … they are all out of stock? Is there a source to Order?

thank you very much…

Jay

 

Dennis Carpenter and CW Moss both top level early ford parts outfits show 35/48 Car.
CW Moss shows a different cylinder for 32-34. Making me believe that the ones that show 32/35 are not correct.

 

While I'm no expert on this; my '35 has the shorter lock cylinder.

The later cylinder is longer and sticks out of the column drop a little.

I'd hunt down an NOS cylinder; both for quality & fit.

Is it possible your cylinder could be repaired; may check with 32phil or one of the other lock guys on the Ford Barn.

 

He will tell you how to get the tumbler out of the drop.

 

They will probably not be in stock for a very very long time if ever. I do have one I was going to use, but I'm probably never going to use it.

 

Not the best picture; but you can see the tapered outer end of the lock cylinder in my '35 (thinking back the column may have been out of a '36).

The picture the OP posted shows a later lock cylinder that is flat and protrudes from the column drop.

Like I said I'm not an expert on this application; possibly Sheldon @Deuce Lover can lend some information on the subject.

I've come across a couple of repop cylinders that no longer work due to excessive wear on the offset "disc" that moves the lock bar. Appears to be softer metal than original cylinders.

 

Check with Fred at Southside Obsolete
SOUTHSIDE OBSOLETE – Your Site For Obsolete Ford Parts

 

DM me, I have what you’re looking for.

 

You sure you have what he needs, that one shows it fits 36-48.

 

Hi, What the OP needs depends on if it has to be an original. The FK ,FJ code cylinders commonly seen on Ebay are for the deeper column drop receiver hole. In 36 Ford changed to a different style face lock cyl . 32 Phil on FordBarn probably has what he needs. Just PM me and I will respond with Phil's contact info. In looking again at the OP's pics he might need the shorter one like Rich B.In that case id should be a FB,FC code.Phil has those originals also.Sheldon
Here are pics.The first is a 32-34 and the second is a 35,3rd pic is the face 36-37 and 4th the barrel of the of a 36-37.
On the 32-34 and the 35,look closely at the groove of the snap ring to the back edge of cyl and you will see the difference.Its thicker on the '35.

 

32Phil will have what you need. Great guy to deal with.