by raimundo » 7 Feb 2007 10:07
that flat side is one half of the double D mount, and that is not automotive. while the dustcover over the key would seem to indicate automotive. in fact, the dustcover indicates that its meant to be an outdoor lock. Double D for those who are new here is the discription of a variant of the D hole, not much used anymore, this is a hole that has a flat side like the letter D and a double d has two flat sides. Automotive locks are usually in a more specialize body made of diecast zinc alloy, and often held on by spring clips. The double D is made for more varieties of applications, and is held on by a pressure washer and a nut. You will want to Use your automotive tensor, to hold back the dustcover, but remember not to apply tension directly to the dustcover because it is not attached to the plug, my guess is that inside are wafer tumblers.
