Difficulty turning key

[BAKERMAN]

In ignition switch, filled it with WD40 and WD90 still stiff.

Would it be possiable to do with out the key etc and have a hidden ON/OFF switch ?

 

[Professional Boxer]

Yes

 

[Professional Boxer]

But why not just buy a new lock barrel instead?

 

[woodsie]

Oiling locks

A locksmith told me never to use WD 40 in locks because, when it dries, it leaves a hard residue that when subsequently lubricated can become quite abrasive and wear the mechanism away....and without lubrication can lock the lock solid (eh!)

A blob of engine oil is better 'cos it doesn't dry and leave residue and clings to the lock mechanism better, giving better lubrication.

So perhaps penetrating oil has made your lock worse?

Fill the barrel with engine oil - well at least a few drops and work it in by turning the key. Even warm the lock up with some hot water first to flush out the WD and help the enging oil get into all the nooks and crannies.

Should work a treat.

If it doesn't I expect you'll let the whole world know.

Kevin

 

[judge]

Try turning the key with one of your good fingers

 

[BAKERMAN]

Brilliant Woodsie YOUR A GENEUS, WORKED A TREAT, kettle of Boiling water, BINGO.

 

[newman7096]

Are you turning it the right way?

 

[Fanum]

oops double post

 

[Fanum]

Bakes...Try the one with 'BMW' on it not the one that says 'YALE'




Interesting what you sa about WD40 Woodsie...haven't heard that before...... though i tend to use Duck oil for that sort of thing (courtesy of a 5 gallon can of the stuff I have left over still from my AA days heheh)

Not doubting you at all but has anyone else heard this about WD?

 

[MasterDabber]

I have left over still from my AA days heheh)

aaahh, I'd wondered where the Fanum handle came from!

 

[leigh]

In ignition switch, filled it with WD40 and WD90 still stiff.

Would it be possiable to do with out the key etc and have a hidden ON/OFF switch ?

Righton matey this is wot you do- Remove the lock barrel.If you look at the main body of the ignition switch you will see a sort of spine in the casting running vertically at the front of it as you view it from the top.You will see a tiny hole to the left of it. Get the key to the on position insert a small seal pick or spike into the hole & push.At the same time turn key back to off &pull up on the key, you should be able to withdraw the complete tumbler assembly. NOTE do not remove key whilst barrel is out also watch for the lock keeper at the bottom(small pin & spring).Put a bit of lube in the main housing(chain lube is ok) & move the bottom part of the switch back & forth.Leave switch in off position - grease tumbler & refit into lock housing.Finally turn to on position

 

[Ming]

Try putting the key in your own bike

 

[boundless]

"Lock" rhymes with "clock".

And when sticky they should be treated the same.

Lubrication isn't your primary problem; it's cleaning.

For locks.... clean first with generous amounts of cutting oil.

The ideal is to remove lock completely and leave it to soak submerged in cutting oil for several hours or even days. Really swill it.

When clean it will be a sensual delight once more. Lubricate minimally with just a kiss of sewing machine oil which is very light and most importantly as non-volatile as you can cheaply get. Some people prefer graphite.

 

[Panzer Patrol]

If you look down the front of the key housing, there is a little hole near the bottom. You might have to look closely cos it fills up with cack. Pick it out with a cocktail stick type thingy, shove the WD40 tube in the hole and flush out all the crap. Then a drop of lubricating oil down from the top and hey presto....you and the clocks will be covered in WD40 but the lock will work,