Reseting Master TSA007 lock

[suckmyglock]

I found an old Master TSA007 lock (4688D ) but have forgotten the combination. I was able to pick it but seem to be unable to reset it when removing the "TSA" side. Is there a method other than brute forcing to reset the combo so I can set my own? Thanks

[GWiens2001]

Nope. Brute forcing it is your option. It won't take long.

Gordon

[billdeserthills]

I found an old Master TSA007 lock (4688D ) but have forgotten the combination. I was able to pick it but seem to be unable to reset it when removing the "TSA" side. Is there a method other than brute forcing to reset the combo so I can set my own? Thanks

There are only 999 possible combinations, my Dad used to take stuff like this home and try every
combo while watching TV, he liked nothing better than getting paid while watching TV
He usually found the combo was within the first 500 numbers,
or the last 499--I have seen some combo locks slip & then the number winds up in between the
numbers on the dial but that's rare

[mhole]

To clarify: did you just say that on a combo lock with 999 possible combinations, the right combo is "usually" either in the first 500, or the last 499?

That seems,..... uncontroversial?

[stratmando]

Are you sure its not 500 and 500? Don't try 000 last.

[billdeserthills]

Are you sure its not 500 and 500? Don't try 000 last.

Got me, I like to just decode these locks, open them up& reset the combo to 000

[stratmando]

I think those once lock is open, turn 180 degrees, push down and turn, then enter new combo, swing shackle back into place. May have to experiment, pushing down while turning.

[GWiens2001]

I think those once lock is open, turn 180 degrees, push down and turn, then enter new combo, swing shackle back into place. May have to experiment, pushing down while turning.

... and some require the shackle be turned 90 degrees and pushed down instead of 180 degrees.

Gordon