Re: Trunk Lock 1956 Clipper - How to Remove Plug from Cylinder?

Posted by HH56 On 2008/12/14 23:14:17

Most unusual place to break. I just took one apart to look at it and the pin is in the worst place for a repair--what appears to be the thinnest part of the back of lock. To break there, that rectangular piece must have really been binding.

Short of replacing lock cylinder, one possibility would be to thoroughly clean the inside slot area, then fill that empty unused approx 1/16 inch space of the machined opening just opposite the pin with JB weld for a bit more thread area, being careful not to allow it go go past the slot (or at least ensure the movement area is free) where the cylinder retainer clip moves. Then drill and tap for a 6/32 stud about 5/16 long and locktite or epoxy so it can't back out. In theory it would work, but would take a bit of finesse to ensure the stud is the same length and location as original.