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#96320 07/15/2006 5:30 AM | Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 272 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 272 | I have unsuccessfully tried to remove the switch cylinder from my 1948 AD. I followed the instructions in the manual: "Insert a wire in the small hole and press firmly while turning the key clockwise", and it still will not come out. Is there a subtle trick to this maneuver? Thanks in advance!
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#96321 07/15/2006 11:20 AM | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,270 | littlebuddie,
That technique does work. Use a long enough, stiff piece of "wire" - such as, the largest diameter paper clip that will fit the hole.
Spray WD-40 or other penetrating oil into the keyhole and move the tumbler with the key (to distribute the oil). Do this several times.
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#96322 07/15/2006 2:50 PM | Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 324 Member | | Member Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 324 | there is a spring loaded pin to be pushed. i have found some corroded.
"It ain't a truck if you can't hose out the cab."
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#96323 07/15/2006 3:42 PM | Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 272 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 272 | Thanks fellows for your suggestions - I will give them a try!
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