I feel your pain ! Lots of WD40 and key jiggling. Pushing down on the barrel section at the same time 'may' help.
Some ice in a bag on the key to shrink it slightly.
I feel your pain ! Lots of WD40 and key jiggling. Pushing down on the barrel section at the same time 'may' help.
Some ice in a bag on the key to shrink it slightly.
Last edited by Azzo42; 27-06-2022 at 13:30.
Things have moved on a bit, it's now out, (various locksmiths said WD40 and pull it out with grips - which is exactly what I did) and I've recovered the parts. Still can't see how to get the barrel out of the casting, so I'm now looking for another one, any offers for either option?
Without dismantling my own....
I'd think that you need to remove the errant key from the barrel and insert the original key and then the pins should release and it ought to pop out. But wouldn't need to then would it? I note that there is sprung cover for the key, if that's caught on the side of the wrong one it may well be jamming it? The idea of a feeler gauge may have merit in moving the flap out of the way?
My next suggestion would be to remove the plastic head from the key and expose the steel body underneath, either drill a hole or weld something to it to allow you make a puller to ease it out slowly?
Guy
Jeez! How to lose friends! I feel your pain, but can't offer any suggestions - I can see the logic of Guy's theory of the flap that covers the slot.
Guy, Chris many thanks, a bit more investigation seems to show that the two 'woodruff key' are removable, and if moved will release the pins?
I have a couple of other lines of enquiry, and if they don't bear fruit, then this at least is a fallback option. (I hope)
Assuming it is the pins that are gripping the key....Originally Posted by Griff
Come on Chris, at least leave me some hope.........
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