1941 Ford Deluxe

[nickg112]

I am having problems with my front door locks. Not sure if my issue is the lock/tumbler or the latch assembly. 

Something broke with previous owner and I am not sure where the problem lies.

I removed the latch mechanism and cleaned and oiled it. It is no longer jammed. I can rotate the mechanism with a screw driver on the bench. The actual lock mechanism will rotate 275 degrees or 3/4 of a turn.

My lock/tumbler rotates 360 degrees or one full turn before key can be removed.

Obviously the two are not compatible. Once everything is assembled, I cannot remove the key because the tumbler can only rotates 3/4 of a turn due to the limits on the lock mechanism.

Can anyone tell me if their 1941 car if key rotation is 3/4 or 1 full turn to remove the key.

I've called several parts suppliers without getting an answer.

Thank you for any help

[19tom40]

It is one full turn of the lock before you can remove the key. There is something wrong with the latch assembly. Does the inside handle lock the door OK?  Will the lock turn the full 360 degrees with the inside handle disconnected? Can you post photos of both sides of the latch?