i have some pics on my blog, maybe they might help?
http://shufti.wordpress.com/2010/03/05/lock-info/
(replacing right rear wheel bearing right now, going better than I expected, bolts coming off ok) alistair
On 15-Apr-11, at 3:39 PM, Bill MacLachlan wrote: > thanks Ben, but nope. no go. > I removed a tumbler and that helped a lot. I can get the key out. > But for the life of me I can't figure out that innocuous looking > spring at > the end of th ecylinder. > darned if I can get it to sit right and let the cylinder fit in the > handle. > > > Any comments anyone? > > > On Fri, Apr 15, 2011 at 2:21 PM, BenT Syncro <syncro@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Bill, >> >> Pull the cylinder out and reinsert 180 degrees. Guessing the should >> fix >> your problem. >> >> >> BenT >> >> sent from my electronic leash >> >> On Apr 15, 2011, at 1:56 PM, Bill MacLachlan <billmacla@GMAIL.COM> >> wrote: >> >>> Hello everyone-- I need some list experience here..... >>> >>> I got a used replacement sliding door handle complete with lock & >>> key >> last >>> week. >>> Thought it'd be good to have one key for all the doors, so, >>> change the >> lock >>> cylinder from my broken handle to the new one. >>> just turn out the set screw, remove the cylinder and replace with >>> my old >>> cylinder. So far so good. Disassembly easy. >>> >>> >>> Cylinder is turning nicely in the handle, locking tab is moving >>> nicely, >> but >>> when the cylinder is turned to the locked position, I can't get >>> the key >>> out. >>> Not with either lock cylinder. >>> >>> Is there a trick to this, or do I just need more patience and >>> fiddling? >>> >>> ( my hunch at the moment- parts that are slightly worn, now nice and >> clean >>> and not quite fitting right) >>> >>> >>> Any suggestions welcome >>> >>> thanks all >>> >>> Bill M >>> 82 GL I4 >> |
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