Thread: 51' f1- door lock removal?

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Ed can you tell me what exactly I am working on as I can't really see in there. I figure it is some sort of lock/set screw but with a large body and the allen slot at the end (which is not jammed with a broken bit). I have been spraying it but wonder if I can somehow remove whole unit so I can just grab it with a wrench and loosen. Also, is it possible do you think to replace that lock/set screw since mine is going to be melted fudge by the time I get done?

Thanks,

Red

Originally Posted by Dago Red

Ed can you tell me what exactly I am working on as I can't really see in there. I figure it is some sort of lock/set screw but with a large body and the allen slot at the end (which is not jammed with a broken bit). I have been spraying it but wonder if I can somehow remove whole unit so I can just grab it with a wrench and loosen. Also, is it possible do you think to replace that lock/set screw since mine is going to be melted fudge by the time I get done?

Thanks,

Red

I see no way to remove it as a unit. but what I did was to put the allen in the set screw and spray and then tapped it. It finally came loose.
there was a trick the locksmith told me when putting it in and it has been so long I can not remember. It seems I had to follow the part in from the back some how, wish I could remember. If it comes to me I will post it. or maybe someone can help us out. I just freed some large house screw jacks that where frozen solid since I got them and maybe some 20 years plus. I use Edd's Red solution 1/3 trans fluid 1/3 acetone 1/3 kerosene and when it freed these parts It became my cheap replacement for PB blaster my old favorate, might give it a try.