stanley
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Post by stanley on Aug 19, 2015 9:05:57 GMT -8
Are the interior parts of Bargman locks available? It looks like I have a piece where a small part of the metal has broken off. I appear to have an L-66. Edit: Looking on VTP right now and they seem to have bits and pieces. So my next question is has anybody done a diagram of the mechanism so that I know exactly which part to ask for? Edit..edit! see above!!! So it seems that I need a latch bolt, the guide plate and screws. I've seen lots of posts about lost keys. I still have the cylinder so should I buy a new one or try to find a locksmith who can make a key? Presumably the same key works on the rear storage door.
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Post by azshastanut on Aug 19, 2015 10:34:58 GMT -8
The latch bolt is available from VTS and is much stronger then original.
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Post by lovnvintage on Aug 19, 2015 11:11:09 GMT -8
I think I have an extra guide plate if you find the other parts you need.
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Post by Dave K on Aug 19, 2015 11:15:58 GMT -8
I appear to have an L-66. Edit: Looking on VTP right now and they seem to have bits and pieces. So my next question is has anybody done a diagram of the mechanism so that I know exactly which part to ask for? Edit..edit! see above!!! So it seems that I need a latch bolt, the guide plate and screws. I've seen lots of posts about lost keys. I still have the cylinder so should I buy a new one or try to find a locksmith who can make a key? Presumably the same key works on the rear storage door. Thanks for sharing the diagram! A locksmith can make new keys for it. I just had keys made for my lock, I picked it up today! He serviced the entire thing by re-greasing it, replacing a spring inside and he made it like new! That is why I recommend paying the $30something bucks to have a locksmith do it right. He took a blank key and stuck it in the lock until he saw a mark on the key, then he would file it down and repeat over and over until he was able to depress all the tumblers and open the lock (time consuming work and a lot of filing). The replacement cylinders work fine on the older Bargman L66's (the ones with a little notch in them. If your cylinder is completely round and no notch, than the VTS cylinders won't work). One thing to consider is that if you decide to replace the cylinder you may have to drill out the old one. There is a pin that you push in to remove it, but you have to have a key in it turned 90 degrees for the old cylinder to slide out. So if you don't have the original key, you'll have to drill out the old cylinder. Good luck in whatever you decide to do! But I say keep the original in tact and have your lock serviced while a key is made for it. That way you'll also have access to your rear storage door.
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stanley
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Post by stanley on Aug 19, 2015 14:20:31 GMT -8
I think I have an extra guide plate if you find the other parts you need. Well that's certainly good to know. I know that the latch bolt is available but I didn't see a guide plate on their website. Perhaps I could pm you and we could work out a suitable arrangement. Thank you for your consideration. I appear to have an L-66. Edit: Looking on VTP right now and they seem to have bits and pieces. So my next question is has anybody done a diagram of the mechanism so that I know exactly which part to ask for? Edit..edit! see above!!! So it seems that I need a latch bolt, the guide plate and screws. I've seen lots of posts about lost keys. I still have the cylinder so should I buy a new one or try to find a locksmith who can make a key? Presumably the same key works on the rear storage door. Thanks for sharing the diagram! A locksmith can make new keys for it. I just had keys made for my lock, I picked it up today! He serviced the entire thing by re-greasing it, replacing a spring inside and he made it like new! That is why I recommend paying the $30something bucks to have a locksmith do it right. He took a blank key and stuck it in the lock until he saw a mark on the key, then he would file it down and repeat over and over until he was able to depress all the tumblers and open the lock (time consuming work and a lot of filing). The replacement cylinders work fine on the older Bargman L66's (the ones with a little notch in them. If your cylinder is completely round and no notch, than the VTS cylinders won't work). One thing to consider is that if you decide to replace the cylinder you may have to drill out the old one. There is a pin that you push in to remove it, but you have to have a key in it turned 90 degrees for the old cylinder to slide out. So if you don't have the original key, you'll have to drill out the old cylinder. Good luck in whatever you decide to do! But I say keep the original in tact and have your lock serviced while a key is made for it. That way you'll also have access to your rear storage door. Good to know. I'd rather try a good locksmith than the hassle of a new cylinder, and the entire mechanism definitely needs servicing. It appears to be completely round so presumably newer (trailer is a 1968). The whole thing is a lovely solid-feeling mechanism. I really hope I can save and use it.
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Post by lovnvintage on Aug 19, 2015 14:35:00 GMT -8
Sounds good.
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