Replacement Cylinders

[dev070]

Hey all,

I bought a replacement cylinder the other day with big plans to take it apart and re-pin. But, everytime I buy a cylinder, I have a really terrible time trying to get the washer-type thing off that holds the chamber inside the cylinder. Anyone know of any tricks that make getting this piece off easier?

[Baloopaloop]

they do include a special tool just for this purpose in most rekeying kits but if you are like me, which would be lazy but resourceful you spin the clip until the very middle is in the key cut at the bottom of the keyway on the back. Then a screwdriver to push it off works for me

[LocksmithArmy]

I use a small flat head screw driver ans spin the clip till 1 of its ends is in the keyway groove. then push the other end with the screwdriver it will raise the middle a little. then put the screwdriver in that space and pri it out... and to put it back which i find harder than getting it off... you can pretty much do the same thing backwards.

put 1 end in the keyway and the other end somewhere in the cylinder and puch with your fingers till its jamed on there(usually takes till ur fingers hurt) then use pliars to snap it the rest of the way on...

hope it helped

[dev070]

Thanks for the reply guys, but my cylinder may be a bit different. I can't spin my around. The metal clip has teeth in it that fit into two grooves where the break-off bar enters the chamber. It makes spinning it impossible and getting a screwdriver in there a pain in the neck. All three cylinders i've re-pinned have this same type of clip. Have I just gotten unlucky?

[LocksmithArmy]

i have never seen this... what type of cylinder did you buy cause it sounds like alot of fun

sorry i couldnt help...

[dev070]

I got it for .99 from a bargain outlet. It looks like it is from Mag Security. I usually use pretty much the same method you described...only it takes FOREVER and I am usually left with more than a few cuts and scrapes. I was hoping to find a shortcut because...well I'm lazy

[Squelchtone]

Thanks for the reply guys, but my cylinder may be a bit different. I can't spin my around. The metal clip has teeth in it that fit into two grooves where the break-off bar enters the chamber. It makes spinning it impossible and getting a screwdriver in there a pain in the neck. All three cylinders i've re-pinned have this same type of clip. Have I just gotten unlucky?

sounds like a Kwikset E clip. does it have a black plastic D shaped tailpiece that is clipped in by that clip?

buy yourself some precision screwdrivers, and use a small slotted (flathead) screwdriver to pry the clip up at 1 oclock, then when you create some space, insert the screwdriver at 11 oclock and lift up. if you lift too much on either side without balanding it out, you will crack the clip. When enough space had been created, use small needle nose pliers to grab the clip and fully remove it.

show us some pics =) we like pics.

is it like this?



Squelchtone

[Viggs]

Hey all,

I bought a replacement cylinder the other day with big plans to take it apart and re-pin. But, everytime I buy a cylinder, I have a really terrible time trying to get the washer-type thing off that holds the chamber inside the cylinder. Anyone know of any tricks that make getting this piece off easier?

Here's a super-easy way to do it w/ tools you probably already have. The washer is shaped like a "C." And it holds the plug at the back-side, right? Take a small flat-head screwdriver, and position it against either end of the "C," then rap the end of the screwdriver lightly with a hammer. The washer will pop right off without any damage. When you want to put it back on, position the washer against the plug and put the screwdriver in the middle of the C. Tap it back into place with the hammer. You DO need some sort of vise or clamp though to hold it while you do this. If you don't have one, then just get inventive. I'm sure you'll figure out some way to steady it.

[dev070]

@ Squelchtone: Yeah, that's exactly how it looks.

@ Viggs: Thanks, I had not tried that before for fear of damaging the washer, but it actually worked out just fine. Still managed to get my finger once though

[straightpick]

Get yourself two cheapie screwdrivers, the ones that are about 4 inches long or so. Hold the one in your left hand with your four fingers curled around it, the blade pointing toward your thumb. Put the end of the blade against the bottom of the clip on one side with the thumb of the same hand in back of the cylinder. With your right hand holding the screwdriver the same way, put the blade on the bottom of the clip on the other side. Push away with your thumbs and off it comes.