Figure 10
10.
TIP GAUGING (Ford double-sided keys)
Operate the full-function key gauges by rotating the key gauge shaft toward you—then push to the
right on the key gauge shaft while continuing to rotate the key gauge until the key gauge aligns itself
with the tip of the key. See figure 11.
Figure 11
BEST and FALCON (behind the tip) KEY GAUGING
These keys must be gauged from a "tip" location that is behind the actual tip of the key (see figure
12). Position the key in the vise so that the "tip" edge of the key is about 1/32" (or less) from the right
edge of the vise jaws. Operate the full-function key gauges by rotating the key gauge shaft toward
you—then push to the right on the key gauge shaft while continuing to rotate the key gauge shaft until
the key gauge slides past the actual tip of the key. Slowly release the key gauge shaft and allow the
key gauge to rest on the "tip" location that is behind the actual tip of the key (see figure 12)
Ridge of key
must contact
face of lop vise
jaw. Open vise
jaws ONLY
enough to allow
thinnest section
of key blade to
slide in.
IGNITION KEY
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