Dismantle a Mul-t-lock G-series padlock

[Tim Kirby]

Does anybody know how to take the euro cylinder body out of a Mul-t-lock G Series padlock? I have the key, opened the lock and hey presto! - there's a screw which I have promptly removed. The cylinder however is now loose but won't drop out.
There is obviously a very simple pin to push or twist which I don't know about. Can anyone help me out - or must I use the 'Force'?

[NDEFreak]

Not sure, I am assuming that the screw you removed was sitting in the well below the tip of the end of the shackle? If it was then maybe you should snap the shackle back to the locked position as there may be a spring loaded dual ball bearing activator at the end of the cylinder which has a "key captive" function, relocking the shackle after the screw has been removed may release spring pressure on the end of the cam at the back of the cylinder and it may fall out.

This is a wild guess but I have worked on padlocks like this before. Or you could post a picture and let us visually dissect it.

[Tim Kirby]

Thanks - but no! I've tried all that. It has a 'key captive' feature (i call it a 'monitor') but obviously, when you relock the shackle and turn the key you can't get any purchase on the cylinder as the key can then be removed.

There are two further holes in the padlock but they only give access to the shackle ends (presumably for oiling). Furhter to this, there is this dead wierd 'dimple' thing which seems to be at about the right measurement to hold in the cylinder. Unfortunately; having pressed, twisted and poked it in both the locked and unlocked position, I can't get it to move in, out or shaken all about! Can send a photo of the dimple bit if it helps - it's got to have something to do with it.

[Keyring]

Forget initial suggestion (see below):[Well, just a guess, but if it's really a euro-cylinder in there, then don't you have to insert the key and turn it some 20 degrees off normal to free the cylinder?]

EDIT: Actually does this:

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http://www.mul-t-lockusa.com/pub/Technical%20Manual-Padlock-G-Series.pdf#search='Multlock G Series'

help? - sorry can't get it to show as a URL here, try to copy and paste address.

[Tim Kirby]

Yep, you would - but 20 degrees(ish) the other way once you've removed the holding screw. This lock only allows you to turn the cylinder 90 degrees in order to either lock or unlock the padlock. I'm not sure what the cam does or even if there is a cam at all. Now you mention it, I doubt if there is enough room for a cam.

[Shrub]

Sounds like your nearly there, the key is normally unlocked position i think but if turning the shackle round isnt doing anything then the dimple thing may be a cover for a grubscrew that holds the cylinder in place, is it moving at all? you may have to pull it out.

[Shrub]

There wont be a cm as on a euro cyl, it will be a bar with a flat on both sides that the balls sit agains.

A pic of the dimple may help and a pic of the padlock body showing where it is in relation to the cylinder etc

The other holes are probly where water is allowed out

[Keyring]

I'm hoping you've seen my edit above. This service manual tells you how to remove the security pin.

[Tim Kirby]

Eureka!!! Many thanks............ I off to find me hammer!

[Tim Kirby]

Yep, got it out no worries - I knew it something to do with that dimple thing.

It only goes to show: 'if in doubt, give it a clout!'

[Shrub]

Nice one mate and welcome to the forum.