Mercury Ignition Key

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rayfour

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Hi,


I am looking for someone or a business that can cut a new ignition key for my '46 Mercury. The old one is so worn I have been unable to get working copies cut and it is now so thin I'm worried it may break.
I pulled a door lock and the code is FK852.


This car has been in my family since purchased in August of 1946 for $1,507.00 and I have the bill of sale.


Thanks in advance.


Ray Fournier, New Hampshire
 
I agree to call Phil and discuss your situation with him. He can certainly cut a key from the door cylinder but a worn ignition cylinder could be the problem.
John
 
Check with a locksmith store in you area who has been in business a long time. It's probably a HURD key blank. I had one made for my 40 Ford a few weeks ago.
The replacement blank is not exactly shaped like the original HURD as it has a round top.
The blank # on the new key blank is 1125 H6
The numbers FK852 are the punch code. Locksmith can make a new key from those codes. Read more here:
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=61602&highlight=hurd+replacement+key

Look here and you will see it's the replacement blank for HURD keys. Cost about $6.50 per key. Of course, you could buy the blank separately but, it will probably still cost you the FULL price of having one made.
https://mysecuritypro.com/FordH6KeyBlanks.aspx
 
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If the key and cylinder are quite worn it is possible to cut the key a few thousands shallow thereby making up for the wear. Sometimes it is much easier if you have the cylinder "in hand" so you can check and file as you go. And sometimes you get lucky and the key you make to code will work perfectly.
Good luck!
 
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