bulkjake Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 I have a 1-800 triple with frozen / stuck locks. The top and rear locks both are not turning / unlocking. I have tried a little water on the key...any other ideas? This is a machine that was in storage for a long time...at least a few years. I am sure I am using the correct key as the top lock turned counter clockwise 1 full turn, then froze up. Also, all the other machines in this 'lot' of machines use the same key. These are the original keys that came with the machine (red color key). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billnuts Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 machine oil or lithium grease on the inside and on they key as you insert frozen pins work the oil into the lock and it should work like new bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedvender Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 Go and try a little WD-40 on them and let them sit for a few min to overnight and then try again Might be just rusted up and needs to be hit also if WD doesn't work you could try a product called ScrewLoose I think Gunk makes it you can get it from any auto parts store Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrCorey Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 go some graphite like the locksmiths use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulkjake Posted July 3, 2012 Author Share Posted July 3, 2012 I should have mentioned I tried WD 40, I let it sit over night, still frozen. I am going to try some Lock Ease'. It has graphite in it. I will also try the oil it that doesn't work...I have a feeling I am going to be drilling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DependableVending Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 Is the key still in the lock? If so, rock the key with a pair of pliers. You may break the key, but it should save you the lock. If it's just the lock and not the key, Lock Ease or drill it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulkjake Posted July 4, 2012 Author Share Posted July 4, 2012 I drilled it out. Very easy. I was going to change the locks anyway... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
How2vend com Posted July 7, 2012 Share Posted July 7, 2012 Go and try a little WD-40 on them and let them sit for a few min to overnight and then try again Might be just rusted up and needs to be hit also if WD doesn't work you could try a product called ScrewLoose I think Gunk makes it you can get it from any auto parts store Litium grease all the way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGCV Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 machine oil or lithium grease on the inside and on they key as you insert frozen pins work the oil into the lock and it should work like new bill Does the lithium grease come in a spray can? Can I spray it into the lock? I have a 1800 that got wet from a busted pipe and the back door lock won't budge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedvender Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Yes you can get it in a spray can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGCV Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Yes you can get it in a spray can Thanks Red Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrodude Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 FWIW, my locksmith told me that these types of tubular locks become "unworkable" when the pins inside the lock quit moving and the lock becomes very secure. If the pins are stuck/sticking/broke and you cant get them to work properly with graphite/wd-40/rooster juice/etc., he said there is no way to operate (open) the lock and that drilling it out becomes about the only option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Schweddy Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 If you can get the top lock off, take everything off until you get to the coin tray. Use a socket with an extension to loosen the coin lock post bolt head from the front of the machine. You kind of have to bend the coin tray a little to get the socket on. Just unscrew it until the lock comes off and toss it. I have had to do this twice and you don't have to drill. It only takes about a minute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulkjake Posted March 27, 2014 Author Share Posted March 27, 2014 Also, if you can't get the top lock off but, you CAN remove the back lock, simply unscrew the rod and the top lock will come off. The drilling part comes in when BOTH locks are unusable. Which has happened to me several times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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