Hi Bill,
There's an offset pin on the end of the tumbler assembly that's fits into
the square locking bar and is easily
broken off when forcing the lock to get a frozen bar to move. Sounds like
that's what happened to your lock. On the bright side, the key fits and
turns the lock!!!
Later, Paul A
----- Original Message -----
From "bill b." <w_burrell at yahoo.com>
To: "spridget list" <spridgets@autox.team.net>; "midgetsprite group"
<midgetsprite@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, August 21, 2003 7:48 PM
Subject: Boot lock, part 2
> Got the key for my boot lock from Pete Groh today.
> Quick service, reasonable price($12)including $1 for
> the folks at paypal, and it works. But........I think
> there may be another problem with the lock. The key
> turns the cylinder, and appears to lock it, but the
> handle still turns and unlatches the boot. Seems like
> a problem with the locking mechanism itself. Sometimes
> it will even turn endlessly as if the mechanism is not
> hooked to the square shaft.
>
> Anybody on the list have a similar problem or have any
> ideas? Padlock and chain?
>
> thanks, bill b.
>
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