Re: Locking door handle cylinder removal 1940

Posted by Joe Santana On 2011/4/11 23:39:58

Yes, Owen,
I'm a PI and PAC member, but off and on. On both currently. I'm missing a few issues. Still after several hours tonight, I still couldn't get the handle with the good lock to release the cylinder. It's a darn good lock.

I went back to my original one and tried to piece it together and put it back in there. A number of problems.

I'll post some photos in a minute. But I feel like I'm making a mountain out of a molehill.

I put the spring in after the retainer and then the old cylinder. It went in, but didn't hold. I think the groove that the nub slides into is shot, too worn. I may have to go to a jeweler. Hey, It's a Packard. A Duchess at that.

But I would feel much better if I could get that other one out that I had the keys made for. Then I could see the exact order of each piece, how it's oriented, etc. I will probably have to have the groove restored.

Perhaps Harold, the guy who took my old one apart will be back from vacation and can take the other one apart with the good lock.

Tomorrow I'm "working from home" to take the Duchess apart and take the parts to the paint shop.

Thanks for the help. I understand it better.

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