Kenrow Posted February 22 Report Share Posted February 22 Stuart, the quality of you work never ceases to amaze me (+ your willingness to share your knowledge/experience). Thank you! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jonny TR6 Posted February 25 Author Report Share Posted February 25 I’m now so good at this that I managed to get the second lock out in under 30 seconds (door card is off). Rather than trying to compress both tangs and push the lock out, it’s far easier to slip a thin small screwdriver or pick under the collar of the tangs and unclip it from the main body of the lock. The lock then pops out and you can re-fit the tang collar if you want, or one of the much stronger washer setups shown earlier. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steve 286 Posted February 25 Report Share Posted February 25 That’s how I do it, did you manage to fit the new ones ok sometimes I have to file out the washers and trim back the u tags on the lock so they miss the door plate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jonny TR6 Posted February 25 Author Report Share Posted February 25 Not fitted them yet. Decided to totally wet sand and polish all of my paintwork. Bit of a marathon job, but as usual learning as I go and quite enjoying it. It’s well over 20 yrs old so needs some tlc. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DOG_MORGAN Posted February 25 Report Share Posted February 25 Steve where did you get the door lock kit from please billy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steve 286 Posted February 25 Report Share Posted February 25 Hi billy this is Jonnys post I don’t know where he got his from but I use trgb for all my parts if possible always good quality Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DOG_MORGAN Posted February 25 Report Share Posted February 25 Big thanks just found them on eBay Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jonny TR6 Posted February 25 Author Report Share Posted February 25 Yep - eBay for mine as well. Less than a tenner delivered, which is very good value. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted February 26 Report Share Posted February 26 14 hours ago, Jonny TR6 said: Yep - eBay for mine as well. Less than a tenner delivered, which is very good value. When fitting those keeper plates be careful of the grub screws as theyre pretty soft metal Ive found. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KiwiTR6 Posted March 6 Report Share Posted March 6 One of the issues on my TR has been that none of the keys that came with it locked either door and the glovebox key didn't operate the boot lock. This topic has been quite helpful as I decided that rather than replace the door locks with a new set (which would still leave me without a boot key etc) I'd have a go at modifying the existing locks to match the glovebox and ignition keys. It wasn't that hard really and I now have two sets of two keys that operate all locks as they should. The work was a bit fiddly and you have to be very careful not to lose the tiny springs, but with some repositioning of the tangs and careful filing (internally and externally) to adjust their height it was well worth the effort. Some photo's of the process attached. The chromate coated tool is perfect for easing the door card back in order to remove the handle retaining pins, and I use 1/8" brazing rod nicked all around with a triangular file at the correct length which I then break off when correctly positioned. Sorry, no idea where I got the tool from. Gavin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steve 286 Posted March 6 Report Share Posted March 6 In the past I have tried doing what you’ve just done then I tried random keys and managed to open one of my locks so just be careful Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harrytr5 Posted March 6 Report Share Posted March 6 I like the moss ones with the big nut. I make up a stainless washer for the inside and tighten the nut on that. On a painted door which I have done a few times masking tape is you friend and take your time in filing the hole to suit. I also fit a large stainless washer on the forward part of the handle to spread the load. Regards Harry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jonny TR6 Posted March 6 Author Report Share Posted March 6 1 hour ago, KiwiTR6 said: One of the issues on my TR has been that none of the keys that came with it locked either door and the glovebox key didn't operate the boot lock. This topic has been quite helpful as I decided that rather than replace the door locks with a new set (which would still leave me without a boot key etc) I'd have a go at modifying the existing locks to match the glovebox and ignition keys. It wasn't that hard really and I now have two sets of two keys that operate all locks as they should. The work was a bit fiddly and you have to be very careful not to lose the tiny springs, but with some repositioning of the tangs and careful filing (internally and externally) to adjust their height it was well worth the effort. Some photo's of the process attached. The chromate coated tool is perfect for easing the door card back in order to remove the handle retaining pins, and I use 1/8" brazing rod nicked all around with a triangular file at the correct length which I then break off when correctly positioned. Sorry, no idea where I got the tool from. Gavin Good work Kiwi - the trouble is getting the barrels apart. Not all locks can be stripped down, but when they can it’s a fun little project for those long winter evenings. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KiwiTR6 Posted March 7 Report Share Posted March 7 23 hours ago, Steve 286 said: In the past I have tried doing what you’ve just done then I tried random keys and managed to open one of my locks so just be careful Steve, all pins are still in place, just modified to suit the keys I have. Only a couple had a small amount removed from the top edge where they remained a fraction proud so they will still prevent rotation along with the other 4 pins. I can't imagine that any random key would be able to unlock them unless the cut was identical to the key they were adjusted to suit. Anyway, a far better situation than not being able to lock them at all! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steve 286 Posted March 7 Report Share Posted March 7 It does sound good what you’ve done I may have been unlucky all my locks might have been worn more Than yours when the situation arises next I will give it another go Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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