Clasp wont open

[giveen]

I talked to my local Y, and they gave me a Master VLine lock that had its key but wouldnt open.

The key turns freely, but the clasp will not spring open. I can push the clasp in a bit and I can pull it a bit, so it feels like the mechanics are free but its not moving beyond that.

Any ideas?

[Squelchtone]

return it and get another one?

turn key the other way and pull on the shackle?

[giveen]

return it and get another one?

turn key the other way and pull on the shackle?

I guess I should state that they gave it to me as I talked to the gym manager about my new hobby and asked if they had any locks they didnt have any keys or ones that weren't quite working.

[Squelchtone]

return it and get another one?

turn key the other way and pull on the shackle?

I guess I should state that they gave it to me as I talked to the gym manager about my new hobby and asked if they had any locks they didnt have any keys or ones that weren't quite working.

oh, I thought this was for your gym locker..

insert key, turn the key, hold it turned, and smack the padlock on the concrete, hopefully shackle will pop open. I wouldnt insert my picks into that lock, it's probably not a safe bet.

Squelchtone

[giveen]

return it and get another one?

turn key the other way and pull on the shackle?

I guess I should state that they gave it to me as I talked to the gym manager about my new hobby and asked if they had any locks they didnt have any keys or ones that weren't quite working.

oh, I thought this was for your gym locker..

insert key, turn the key, hold it turned, and smack the padlock on the concrete, hopefully shackle will pop open. I wouldnt insert my picks into that lock, it's probably not a safe bet.

Squelchtone

Thanks, I'll give that a try. I've already lightly tapped with a hammer.

[giveen]

By clasp, I mean shackle, thank you Raymond.

[nick08037]

does the lock appear to be damaged in any way: shackle bent or misaligned? rust or corrosion on the body/keyway? it could just be that some joker super glued the mechanism, otherwise you could try applying heat to it while working the key, good luck let us know what you find

[smokingman]

If you see any residue that might indicate glue, say super glue or the like,
you can pour fingernail polish remover in and it will dissolve the glue.
work it until smooth operating then flush it out with WD or
the cleaner/lube of your choice.
Just be sure there are no plastic parts in there since it will also dissolve that.
Make sure the nail polish remover is the good kind containing acetone.
Use at your own risk, but I have used it for years to loosen super glued locks.

[GWiens2001]

The times I have seen this, 80% of the time, the shackle is bent.

Couple questions:
Does the key keep turning and turning, or does it stop at about 1/4 turn?
When turning the key, do you feel the spring tension from the locking dogs being retracted?

Gordon

[stainless steel]

Put the shakle on somthing sturdy så its hangs put in the key turn the key use a hamer to smak upper on the body så its puling the body away from the shakle

[giveen]

The times I have seen this, 80% of the time, the shackle is bent.

Couple questions:
Does the key keep turning and turning, or does it stop at about 1/4 turn?
When turning the key, do you feel the spring tension from the locking dogs being retracted?

Gordon

It does a 1/4 turn and it sorta feels like it be doesnt seem to go anywhere.

[GWiens2001]

Does it turn easily to 1/4 turn, or can you feel the spring when you turn it?

Gordon

[giveen]

Does it turn easily to 1/4 turn, or can you feel the spring when you turn it?

Gordon

I can feel the springs.

[Jburgett2nd]

got any pics

[GWiens2001]

Does it turn easily to 1/4 turn, or can you feel the spring when you turn it?

Gordon

I can feel the springs.

It certainly sounds like the shackle is bent. If you look at the gap around the shackle (on both ends of the shackle), does it look like one side is pressed either inwards or outwards?

Gordon