Actually, that will probably cause more problems in the future as the WD40
will eventually get gummy.
What you want to use in a lock is called "Lock Ease". It's a graphite based
lubricant that comes in a small blue can with a thin plastic tube meant for
insertion in a lock. The solvent carrier evaporates leaving the graphite
behind.
Jeff
'70B
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob Howard" <mgbob@juno.com>
To: <pryner@JoiMail.com>
Cc: <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2003 9:26 AM
Subject: Re: stuck key
> Pete,
> Try a blast of WD40 or a light penetrating oil. This may release the
> binding pins or springs that are holding the key.
> But that's not a permanent answer--generally when these, or other
> inexpensive locks, bind they are just a few uses away from becoming
> totally jammed. Plan to remove the lock for close inspection or
> replacement.
> Bob
>
>
> On Tue, 25 Nov 2003 09:30:47 -0500 "Petern Ryner" <pryner@JoiMail.com>
> writes:
> > Help please,
> > I have a 72 MGB chrome bumper and the ignition key became stuck last
> > night. I had the car running to charge the battery and went to turn it
> off.
> > The car turned off, but the key is now stuck and I can't turn it at
> all.
> > The steering wheel still turns so it is not locked. Any experience on
>
> > how to turn/remove the key? I certainly don't want to force it fearing
> the
> > key will break....
> > Thanks
> > Pete
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