It seems that every '64 Lark type I have ever owned eventually has a problem with the activating mechanism in the trunk lock. It has a square hole in it that apparently is made of some pretty soft metal. As the extension on the key lock cylinder causes this actuator to turn when unlocking the trunk, stresses applied to this little round gizmo with the square hole in it cause it to wear out over time. The square configuration of it's inside diameter tends to wear to the point that the extension on the lock cylinder will ultimately not continue to activate the latch. Those of you who have had vast experience with these cars will undoubtedly know what I am talking about.
For the last 30 years or so my fix has been to insert a flat piece of metal, measuring approximately .025 inches by .200 inches between the extension on the lock cylinder and the worn out square hole, and clamping the thin metal strip to the extension. That buys another 10 years or so of use to the latch. Since these '64's are in daily use at our house, I am wondering if anyone knows of a better fix for the problem. I've got another one to do and I have run out of the .024" X .200" flat stock !!!
Thanks,
Larry
For the last 30 years or so my fix has been to insert a flat piece of metal, measuring approximately .025 inches by .200 inches between the extension on the lock cylinder and the worn out square hole, and clamping the thin metal strip to the extension. That buys another 10 years or so of use to the latch. Since these '64's are in daily use at our house, I am wondering if anyone knows of a better fix for the problem. I've got another one to do and I have run out of the .024" X .200" flat stock !!!
Thanks,
Larry
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