85 manual door locks
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Yes.
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From: Clifton Park, NY ............Clearwater, FL ... 85 Original Owner
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Yes in the locks, it is a light oil that is sticky and will last a long time(not like wd40)
It coats the rollers nicely. It won't hurt the alarm since that trigger is not inside the lock.
Just a squirt, if your locks are stuck and not broken it should work loose by going back and forth. I have doen this for 20 yrs on all lock.
It coats the rollers nicely. It won't hurt the alarm since that trigger is not inside the lock.
Just a squirt, if your locks are stuck and not broken it should work loose by going back and forth. I have doen this for 20 yrs on all lock.
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Motorcycle chain lube is grease that is diluted by alcohol. The alcohol evaporates and leaves the grease behind. I wouldn't put that stuff in my locks.
The recommended lubricant for locks is graphite. It's dry and won't leave a greasy residue on the key. Molybdenum disulphide powder also works well. This is the right stuff:
http://www.thepaintstore.com/AGS_3_4...m?1=1&CartID=0
The recommended lubricant for locks is graphite. It's dry and won't leave a greasy residue on the key. Molybdenum disulphide powder also works well. This is the right stuff:
http://www.thepaintstore.com/AGS_3_4...m?1=1&CartID=0
Last edited by Cliff Harris; Oct 16, 2013 at 01:58 AM.
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I sprayed some wd40 that says on the can its safe for locks into the keyhole.Still no dice.I may have to take off the door panel and spray some on the other side of the lock where it moves the mechanism.
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Yes in the locks, it is a light oil that is sticky and will last a long time(not like wd40)
It coats the rollers nicely. It won't hurt the alarm since that trigger is not inside the lock.
Just a squirt, if your locks are stuck and not broken it should work loose by going back and forth. I have doen this for 20 yrs on all lock.
It coats the rollers nicely. It won't hurt the alarm since that trigger is not inside the lock.
Just a squirt, if your locks are stuck and not broken it should work loose by going back and forth. I have doen this for 20 yrs on all lock.
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Check the rods that actuate the actual locking button on the inside of the door and the one that runs thru the nylon guide in the aluminum sub panel. They may be bent or otherwise hanging up.
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Chain lube is a light bubbly grease, how can that be bad for rollers in a lock.
It does not freeze up a lock even in cold weather. Please explain.
http://www.2wheelpros.com/pj1-chain-...FUfZQgodSjAAcA
It does not freeze up a lock even in cold weather. Please explain.
http://www.2wheelpros.com/pj1-chain-...FUfZQgodSjAAcA
Last edited by xrav22; Oct 27, 2013 at 02:46 PM.