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JD-OHIO · 10-22-2021, 10:56 AM

I took the out side door handle with the lock in it to a local locksmith and he said that the insides were corroded enough that he could not get it to turn or be able to put a key in enough to turn it. The handle looks great so I can still use it but I would like to be able to lock the car. It's from the passenger side of my '31 Town Sedan. Any ideas of how to get it cleaned out ?

bavArian · 10-22-2021, 11:08 AM

I'd try a good penetrating oil. (NOT WD40, that's not good for lubricating things, only for cleaning things

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Thoroughly drench the insides in it and let it sit for a day or two, then try again. Eventually it should free up.

Oldbluoval · 10-22-2021, 11:11 AM

Send it to Howard Denker in Omaha
The cylinders are fragile and normal locksmith will break them and render the cylinder useless.
Post a pic of the front of the handle. Is it a Crown or B&S? Off a TS likely a B&S
Do you have the correct key for it?

JD-OHIO · 10-22-2021, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oldbluoval

Send it to Howard Denker in Omaha
The cylinders are fragile and normal locksmith will break them and render the cylinder useless.
Post a pic of the front of the handle. Is it a Crown or B&S? Off a TS likely a B&S
Do you have the correct key for it?

No, I took it to the locksmith to get a key.

JD-OHIO · 10-22-2021, 11:22 AM

I need contact info for Howard Denker.

Oldbluoval · 10-22-2021, 03:38 PM

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10-22-2021, 10:56 AM	#1
JD-OHIO Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Posts: 48	Free Up Key Mechanism on outside door handle I took the out side door handle with the lock in it to a local locksmith and he said that the insides were corroded enough that he could not get it to turn or be able to put a key in enough to turn it. The handle looks great so I can still use it but I would like to be able to lock the car. It's from the passenger side of my '31 Town Sedan. Any ideas of how to get it cleaned out ?

10-22-2021, 11:08 AM	#2
bavArian Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Germany Posts: 215	Re: Free Up Key Mechanism on outside door handle I'd try a good penetrating oil. (NOT WD40, that's not good for lubricating things, only for cleaning things ) Thoroughly drench the insides in it and let it sit for a day or two, then try again. Eventually it should free up.

10-22-2021, 11:11 AM	#3
Oldbluoval Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Signal Mtn, TN (SE TN) Posts: 2,370	Re: Free Up Key Mechanism on outside door handle Send it to Howard Denker in Omaha The cylinders are fragile and normal locksmith will break them and render the cylinder useless. Post a pic of the front of the handle. Is it a Crown or B&S? Off a TS likely a B&S Do you have the correct key for it?

10-22-2021, 11:22 AM	#5
JD-OHIO Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Posts: 48	Re: Free Up Key Mechanism on outside door handle I need contact info for Howard Denker.

10-22-2021, 03:38 PM	#6
Oldbluoval Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Signal Mtn, TN (SE TN) Posts: 2,370	Re: Free Up Key Mechanism on outside door handle Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) [email protected]