Need a key for my Model T B&S ignition switch

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Model T Ford Forum: Forum 2014: Need a key for my Model T B&S ignition switch
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Troy Marshall on Thursday, June 19, 2014 - 06:21 pm:

I have a Briggs & Stratton ignition/light switch which I think is from a Model T
I would like to use it on my 1936 Chris Craft
the switch has the typical Dim/Off/On lettering on the front
unfortunately I do not have the key for it
it is stamped with the number 50 on the front where the key is inserted
I have done a little research and it appears that the keys start with #51
any help appreciated


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Steve Jelf, Parkerfield KS on Thursday, June 19, 2014 - 08:45 pm:

I'd take it to a locksmith and have a new key made.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By James A. Golden on Friday, June 20, 2014 - 09:35 am:

Look close at that #50.

You may find it is a #60.

Then too, it may not have actually been a Model T switch assembly.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Steve Jelf, Parkerfield KS on Friday, June 20, 2014 - 09:53 am:

It seems to me that I read something about early keys with numbers under 51. If your lock really is a 60, you can buy a new key from any Model T parts dealer. But if it's actually 50 see a locksmith.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Dave Huson, Berthoud, Co. on Friday, June 20, 2014 - 10:20 am:

On the regular T switches you can take it apart and rearrange the tabs to fit any key you want. Anyway I think I have Keys clear up in the 70s I will look

I checked and I have them all the way to 74. Send me a message. Please don't send through the message board! Send to modelt1912@msn.com

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Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Dave Huson, Berthoud, Co. on Friday, June 20, 2014 - 12:05 pm:

Troy Marshall:

I just checked my Langs Catalog and they have keys to 74.

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Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By David Dewey, N. California on Friday, June 20, 2014 - 12:48 pm:

Guys, I really doubt that any modern locksmith will have a clue how the T key works, while the function is the same as a modern lock, the design will just be too foreign to him/her--GRAVITY works the pins??? What?????!!! Yer kiddin'!!!
David D.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By Gary H. White - Sheridan, MI on Friday, June 20, 2014 - 05:28 pm:

Take it to a GM dealership. They're getting lots of experience with "gravity" operated switches.


Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message  By James A. Golden on Saturday, June 21, 2014 - 11:28 am:

Then there is another problem, between 4 and 6 different companies made those ignition switch sets and the parts do not interchange.

Troy has the best one if it has Briggs and Stratton on the back.

I'm kind of a retired locksmith, but I was able to fix 2 safes this week and I never went to safe school.

The too, 1 was a 1997 and had push buttons and batteries that had never been changed and the owner did not even know there were batteries in the door.


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