Busted top lock on a 1 800 Triple-Head

[whaletail116]

I've had a machine of mine get vandalized lately and the top lock of a 1 800 triple-head machine is completely busted.  I can't turn the thing at all with the old key.  Anyways, the new lock has arrived and I was curious if anyone has any suggestions on how to remove to old one before I dive in with my bare hands?  Any help is always appreciated, thanks!

[Hillbilly]

Hey Whale.

  If they are regular locks I drilled one out a few weeks ago.  I drilled down with a 1/8" bit and then a 1/4' one.  You just want to make sure if there is a barrel that you don't get into it with the bit.  Once you get the tumblers out it should come right out.

[will.vend]

if it's not a cam lock style you can take a flat blade screwdriver and hammer it into lock then twist with vise grips

[Faith Vending]

Unlock the cash box and remove cash box; you will see a plate with 4 screws on it holding down the center post. I don't know what the screwdriver is called but you have a phillips pointing up and a flat head pointing down (or vice versa) about 4" long. Home depot has for $2. Unscrew all four screws and lift up the post assembly and this should allow you to unscrew the lock. Beats drilling.