I would appreciate some help on removing the WeiserBolt knobset cylinder for rekeying. I don't think it works like the A or E series with the spring loaded spindle. Looking down in the opening where the spindle is connected to the cylinder, there appears to be a spring loaded pin holding a screw cap, something similiar to the common schlage plug retainer. If I attempt to unscrew this cap will the plug fall out when turned? Thanks.
I used to live in a town that had a lot of Weiser locks. I hate them things.
You have to pull the little clip off the center shaft, and then the gearbox slides off.
Then you need to depress the pin like a Schlage A-line, and crank off the tail cap. There is a special gadget made for doing that, you press it in and crank the threaded cap off. I have one in my tools some where. I havn't worked on one of those Weiserbolts in ages, and don't want to again.
I can't remember who made the gazoony, but your wholesale house oughta be able to help.
And then you can follow the plug out. It's a really odd piece of gear.
Here is your tool.
To answer your last question, if you unscrew the cap the plug will come out when it is turned. You will have to use a plug follower to keep the pins and springs in place.
Leon Rowell
Charles Reid wrote:
knobset cylinder
series with the spring
spindle is connected
holding a screw
retainer. If I attempt to
Thanks.
yes.. also, don't get the gearbox out of time.
It's also a great tool for Arrow & US Lock......
Thanks to all for the help. I agree, don't want to see many of these. Will try to convince customer to replace vice rekey.
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