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RE: Malfunctioning ignition lock - geosar_imp - 02-01-2019
This is a great group.
My key was ever so slightly bent so some gentle prodding with a vice seemed to help. Tried the WD40 and it works perfectly for now.
Thank you for the help.
George
Malfunctioning ignition lock - Bigskyorbust_imp - 02-01-2019
Wd 40 works in the short term great but Django is absolutely correct .. it will get tacky.
Another crazy thing that works will is scraping / shaving down pencil tip onto key and ignition lock and then running key in and out . Works like a charm if you don’t have anything else handy
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RE: Malfunctioning ignition lock - the Ferret - 02-01-2019
(02-01-2019, 02:58 AM)geosar_imp Wrote: This is a great group.
My key was ever so slightly bent so some gentle prodding with a vice seemed to help. Tried the WD40 and it works perfectly for now.
Thank you for the help.
George
Good deal George, glad it's working for you now.
Yep, very friendly and helpful folks hang out here.
RE: Malfunctioning ignition lock - geosar_imp - 02-01-2019
I actually have a tube of powdered graphite meant for locks. That will be next.
Thank you again to everyone.
We are not afraid of a stinking polar vortex
George
Arizona
Malfunctioning ignition lock - mattmcuomo@yahoo.com - 02-01-2019
Powered graphite helps, or scrape some pencil led onto the key
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RE: Malfunctioning ignition lock - Cormanus - 02-01-2019
I always thought graphite was what you used on locks.
Glad you’ve fixed it geosar.
RE: Malfunctioning ignition lock - GoldOxide_imp - 02-01-2019
I wouldn't put graphite down an electrical switch/lock. Graphite is great for load-bearing locks like deadbolts and similar.
Silicone spray does not build-up and is safe on electrical and associated plastic parts.
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Anyway, good to hear it was just a slightly bent key.
RE: Malfunctioning ignition lock - SportsterDoc - 02-01-2019
(02-01-2019, 06:04 AM)Cormanus_imp Wrote: I always thought graphite was what you used on locks.
Glad you’ve fixed it geosar.
That is what my dad taught me, but I have be using Remoil for decades.
My AZ ranch sees weather down into the teens and I have no lock issues, including trailer locks dating back to 1973 and 1977.
(01-31-2019, 01:08 PM)GoldOxide_imp Wrote: For this case, silicone may be a better choice over WD-40. In any case, your call.
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Not sure if it is possible, but also peek down the switch to determine if there is any plastic "switch debris" or other possible foreign matter there. Give it a blow with some air pressure? (wear eye protection)
Better lubrication, but it sure likes to migrate.
RE: Malfunctioning ignition lock - GoldOxide_imp - 02-01-2019
(02-01-2019, 11:42 AM)SportsterDoc_imp Wrote:(02-01-2019, 06:04 AM)Cormanus_imp Wrote: I always thought graphite was what you used on locks.
Glad you’ve fixed it geosar.
That is what my dad taught me, but I have be using Remoil for decades.
My AZ ranch sees weather down into the teens and I have no lock issues, including trailer locks dating back to 1973 and 1977.
(01-31-2019, 01:08 PM)GoldOxide_imp Wrote: For this case, silicone may be a better choice over WD-40. In any case, your call.
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Not sure if it is possible, but also peek down the switch to determine if there is any plastic "switch debris" or other possible foreign matter there. Give it a blow with some air pressure? (wear eye protection)
Better lubrication, but it sure likes to migrate.
I think that is by design. Similar behaviour as WD-40, but different composition, both are engineered to evaporate and leave a surface binding residuum. WD-40 leaves a petroleum-based artifact, while the other silicone. Silicone does not conduct electricity.
Unfortunately, graphite conducts electricity.
RE: Malfunctioning ignition lock - SportsterDoc - 02-01-2019
(02-01-2019, 01:20 PM)GoldOxide_imp Wrote:(02-01-2019, 11:42 AM)SportsterDoc_imp Wrote:(02-01-2019, 06:04 AM)Cormanus_imp Wrote: I always thought graphite was what you used on locks.
Glad you’ve fixed it geosar.
That is what my dad taught me, but I have be using Remoil for decades.
My AZ ranch sees weather down into the teens and I have no lock issues, including trailer locks dating back to 1973 and 1977.
(01-31-2019, 01:08 PM)GoldOxide_imp Wrote: For this case, silicone may be a better choice over WD-40. In any case, your call.
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Not sure if it is possible, but also peek down the switch to determine if there is any plastic "switch debris" or other possible foreign matter there. Give it a blow with some air pressure? (wear eye protection)
Better lubrication, but it sure likes to migrate.
I think that is by design. Similar behaviour as WD-40, but different composition, both are engineered to evaporate and leave a surface binding residuum. WD-40 leaves a petroleum-based artifact, while the other silicone. Silicone does not conduct electricity.
Unfortunately, graphite conducts electricity.
True.
Used to apply it (consistency of grease) to exterior bridge room insulators at Sylmar Converter Station. The 800,000 volt DC line attracted Interstate 15 pollutants more than a 230,000 volt AC transmission line.