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> Well, thanks to Josef's and Rich's recommendations I have located a
> NOS Neiman "Model 66" MG number BMK2259 which I believe to be the
> same part that they have referenced below. Since I never saw the
> original one, I can only say that it looks the part that I have seen
> in pictures and looks identical to the part number Rich supplied
> (ACB 9425) when looking at the parts manual "Plate MJ"
>
> It is a perfect fit onto the steering column/tube, but I still need
> to measure the pin/lock so that I can verify that it will travel
> into the slots on the steering shaft.
>
> The key number (alpha-numeric) is in the same format as the one
> listed on the heritage certificate series of numbers (ending with an
> "A"), but of course numbers are different. So I can assume with
> certainty, that my original column lock must have been a Neiman lock
> as Josef mentioned.
>
> One thing to note is that the part numbers posted by Rich did not
> match with the lock I have. My thought is that either the numbers
> superseded/updated to a new number or MG carries a different number,
> but I doubt that. Mine came as an assembly and was reported to
> match MG Migets and AH Sprites. Any additional insights are
> welcomed and I have pictures that I ca share if you need them.
>
> Olin
>
>> Olin,
>> You need to look for a "NEIMAN" (not LUCAS) steering lock as used
>> with
>> Volkswagen Beetles. BMC used these locks also for all Austin-
>> Healeys and MGs.
>> You still can get the later versions new from suppliers like SC
>> Parts. But
>> they are a little different to the ones used in Austin-Healeys:
>> Just as a hint
>> have a look here:
>> http://www.scparts.co.uk/index/lang-2/lkz-195/markenid-3/katnr-3/kat_sprache-
>> 2/hrubnr-721/rubrik-1165/index.php?
>> tpl=clickable_vertikal.tpl&marker=25#25
>>
>> Or have a look to your local scrap yard and check if you can find a
>> VW Beetle
>> with a complete lock and keys. Then you only need to drill out the
>> old shear
>> bolts and buy two new shear bolts to bolt the lock to your Healey,
>> see No 28
>> on my link above.
>>
>> Josef Eckert
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