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On my 280 I can't see where or how the cast Tokheim door would stay closed. I have a little of set something attached to the inside oif the door but no latch, lock hole etc to keep closed? How is it supposed to stay closed??

Kris,
You are missing the lock on the right side...
Ron

Thanks Ron

Ron's right. That hole on the right side is supposed to have a key lock in it that activates a couple little arms in that small square box with the hole in it. When you turn the key, the arms go down releasing the door. The arm catches on that tab on the door with the 2 screws in it. The arms are spring loaded inside that little box on the side so they
come up with spring pressure to catch the tab on the door when you close it. Kent.

Ok that's great who's got one I can copy or buy? Thanks Kent.

Don't think there's anything that you can copy on that. If Ron doesn't have anything that will work in there, I would take it to a good locksmith and see if they can get a lock that will work that mechanism. You may be able to comepletely take off that little box on the inside and modify a lock for gaspump acsess doors to catch that tab on the door also. Kent.

Fabrication may be the only way.

A lock & key shop should be able to find something that will work for you.

Will give it a shot if I am unable to locate one.