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Ignition Key No Workee #1
jjonns74 John Dailey Indianapolis, IN, USA Sign in to contact 1974 MG MGB "Athena" 1974 MG MGB "Apollo"	Topic Creator (OP) Apr 26, 2015 08:28 PM Top Contributor Joined 9 years ago 2,285 Posts

1974 chrome bumper.

The pot-metal "ears" of key lock tumbler (that goes into Ignition Switch) are worn to the point they no longer properly rotate the Ign Sw.

Have Googled for OEM style complete Steering Lock/Ign Sw assy, only results are the 263-640 (made in China).
Bought one, mechanism is Very Stiff.

Another option might be:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lucas-SSB306-Steering-Lock-ignition-switch-for-MGB-MG-Midget-/231383198813

Although listing says for 1973 and Moss says 1974 is different style (post 328101)

Is the original tumbler assy a replaceable item ?? If so, p/n - source ??

Who's hoarding all the NOS items ?? confused smiley

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Re: Ignition Key No Workee #2
John Reynolds Allendale, MI, USA Sign in to contact 1979 MG MGB MkIII "Blank Canvas"	Apr 26, 2015 10:26 PM Joined 20 years ago 1,333 Posts

I've got an extra one for a 74 - drop me a PM if you want to replace yours. Those are not repairable - only the 77-80 style are designed to come apart.

John

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Re: Ignition Key No Workee #3
purdysmg John Harrison Gjettum, oslo, Norway Sign in to contact 1971 Morgan 4-4 "Pretend Norton" 1971 Morgan 4/4 1978 MG MGB "Topless Go Go Girl"	Apr 27, 2015 05:14 AM Joined 14 years ago 2,055 Posts

I have found the new replacement locks will loosen up with use and not be so stiff and the key will snap back properly. My experience anyway.

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Re: Ignition Key No Workee #4
sws615 Stephen Struck Grand Haven, MI, USA Sign in to contact 1967 MG MGB GT 1975 MG MGB "Commission # G23N124120" 2015 BMW 535xi 2018 Mercedes-Benz E350 4Matic Wagon & more	Apr 27, 2015 08:01 AM Top Contributor Joined 15 years ago 5,592 Posts

X2 on John's comment. It will improve with use.

Steve

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Re: Ignition Key No Workee #5
ErnieY Ernie Y Albatera, Alicante, Spain Sign in to contact 1976 MG MGB GT	Apr 27, 2015 10:05 AM Top Contributor Joined 12 years ago 19,528 Posts

x3

Probably stiff because you're so accustomed to the worn out knackered one.

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