Key cylinder is seized in the handle

[EarlyBert]

Good day all. I am new to the Model A lifestyle. I recently purchased a 1928 AR Tudor that was, for the most part, restored. One issue I am trying to address is the key cylinder in the passenger door handle is seized in the handle. I made a key for it & the tumblers are free but the plug won't turn.
I shot it with PB Blaster a couple times a day for many days, I soaked it overnight in Coca Cola.I have rapped on the face of the plug between treatments with a wood hammer handle but it's still not moving. I am still shooting it with Blaster. Any ideas?

[Mitch]

Welcome EarlyBert to the forum and the hobby

i have soaked the handles in Evapo-Rust in the past which worked well for me. Make sure you have the right key / code for the tumbler

You might also try to contact Dick Crabtree @ 605-487-7229 he deals with pop out ignitions and keys

A&l Model A parts also deals with keys (860)693-0112 or 2620

Maybe others will chime in with other suggestions

maybe you can post pics of your Tudor one day

[Mitch]

here is the post a pic of your car thread

https://www.vintagefordforum.com/forum/model-a/670-post-a-picture-of-your-car

[Beauford]

Tap the key a little with a mallet...it will work.

[EarlyBert]

Yep, Just so happens I am a locksmith by trade & deal with a lot of newer (1950's, 60's, 70's) locks & keys. I get quite a few canopy locks that have the same problem but not to this degree.

Just called my local hardware store for Evapo-Rust & they have it. Gonna get me a jug on my way home.

I've posted my one picture for all to see. I got to drive it about a half dozen times before the clutch went away.

[Mitch]

Evapo-Rust is reusable FYI..

[EarlyBert]

Picked up a jug of the Evapo-Rust and my handle is soaking now. Fingers crossed.

[Ed H]

Dynamite, works every time LOL

[EarlyBert]

I'm anxious to get home & see if it worked yet. That will be 24 hours.

[EarlyBert]

Darn, still stuck. Gonna leave it in the soak.

[EarlyBert]

Funny that this just popped up again after so long. I ended up joining the local model A club in Tacoma. I was able to meet with the club mechanic and he carefully drilled out the old expanded cylinder plug and provided a correct replacement. Problem solved.