DRXOLDS

Hello,
Once again calling on the "OLDS guru's...." Does anyone know what is the correct arm that comes to the power lock from the key assembly for opening the trunk with the key?
The stock rod / arm is rectangle and the power lock assembly has a triangle shape top and bottom vs the stock rectangle opening. The stock rod for emergency key opening will work but it has a very small point contact area where the triangle's meet in the center.
If someone has a factory power lock, a picture from inside the trunk showing the rod assembly (shape) would be great !
If you need pictures of what I tried to explain please let me know.
Thanks in advance.
DRXOLDS

Lady72nRob71

Should look like this - not a triangle...

DRXOLDS

Hello,
That is the one I have. Any idea where I get the rod assembly that goes from the key lock to the power lock assembly? Is yours installed ?
Please let me know.
Thanks !

jensenracing77

your original should work in it. i thought in 70 they made power and non power lock rods the same? the hole is shaped differant but the rod should work i think. i will see if i can look it up in the parts book.

DRXOLDS

Hello,

It does work but mininum contact area. Thanks for the info. Let me know what you find! I would be curious to see if there is a different rod used manual vs power trunk for '70.

DRXOLDS

Lady72nRob71

In 72 the little rod works in both pwr and non-pwr, unless something different in '70 or a part is worn.

DRXOLDS

Sounds good. I will investigate a little further..... Appreciate the help!
Thanks,
DRXOLDS

c9az

ford motor and g.m. release are the same from 72 on down direct bolt on buy one on ebay for a linclon 72 model down and it will fit any ford or g.m. down to 65 the linclon model sells cheap on ebay