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Old Oct 16, 2011 | 01:06 AM
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A small and simple project has turned ugly and I need help. I was going to tighten my glove box lock on my 78 up because it was a little loose. I removed the lock cylinder with no problem, cleaned & oiled everything and think I put it back together wrong

The cylinder is not seated againt the door and the key will not fit in it very well. It latched and when I turn the know it unlatches, but I know its in wrong. I tried to see the little release tabs but can not see them.

Anyone have any ideas before i get the dremel out?

Thanks,
Dan
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Old Oct 16, 2011 | 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by RedZR
...Anyone have any ideas before i get the dremel out?...
Leave the Dremel alone. Order the assembly instruction manual (AIM). Here's 79; 78 is probably similar:



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Old Oct 16, 2011 | 11:57 AM
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UPDATE !!

I was able to remove the lock cylinder without the Dremwl or explosives

I have no idea what I did beyond sticking the original key (had been using duplicate keys to save the originals) and the cylinder simply made a clicking sound and popped out into my lap.

I reassembled it the correct way and now is all good!!
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Old Oct 16, 2011 | 02:21 PM
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Hi Red,
Could you see if your magic key will work on unlocking the economy please!
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Alan
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