Ignition barrel and key

[stag36587]

Apologies if this has been asked before. I have no keys for my Morris minor - they were lost (or hidden) during a house move/divorce at the beginning of the restoration 5 years ago (yes 5 ). The ignition barrel has a 6 digit serial number stamped on it (5 numbers and 1 letter) plus, presumably the date of manufacture - 1 67 which would tie in with the build date of the car.

Is it possible to work out the key number from the lock barrel serial number? If not I will try to find a key to fit it at the NEC car show tomorrow. Is it likely to be FS series?

Thanks

[mike.perry]

Try contacting the BMIHT, they should have the key number on the car records. You will need the chassis number

[bmcecosse]

Just try a bunch of keys - yes FS.

[lambrettalad]

saw 2stalls with fs keys at nec today

[moggiethouable]

I would give Chris or Yvonne a ring at Tom Roy MM specialists they keep keys on the shelf.

[stag36587]

Thanks all - I took the ignition barrel to a locksmith at the NEC on Saturday. We found the key number fom the internal mechanism and after replacing a faulty/worn tumbler, it all works great!

However, i was surprised to find that the ignition key does not fit the doors and bootlid so will now need to try and find keys for those.

[bmcecosse]

The locks may have been changed at some point.

[moggalot]

Did you know ESM do matched key and barrel sets? (Up to £50 though)

[stag36587]

Did you know ESM do matched key and barrel sets? (Up to £50 though)

I may get to that but would prefer to try and find original numbers first. Is there a way to easily identify the door lock numbers or is it yet more dismantling?

[bmcecosse]

Usually the old locks are so worn that just about anything will turn them........certainly the case with my Trav!

[mike.perry]

As I said earlier, BMIHT will hold the records of the original key numbers.

[stag36587]

As I said earlier, BMIHT will hold the records of the original key numbers.

Thanks Mike, I got the numbers from BMIHT. And, by pure coincidence the key number is the same for the alternative bootlid I had to buy - result!