I know what you mean about the "drag". I've used a bit of emery cloth on lock barrel to ease the fit a bit. Also, did you re-key by selecting the right "tumblers" or by filing down the "tumblers"? cheers alistair
On 4-Apr-10, at 9:13 PM, Alan Felder wrote: Yes, that is correct. And thanks to ALL for their help. Just finished re-keying a cylinder for my sliding door, and got the spring in correctly. cylinder still "drags" a bit (is tight) but it does work. I have cleaned it all, but just the cylinder itself seems to drag some, even with lubrication. Still, should work fine and maybe loosen up later. Will install first chance I get, and re-work seals, etc. for the handle. |
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