Hi everyone, I suspect this has come up before, I have a replacement lock cylinder to try and save my bargman L400. I managed to get the new cylinder in, however, the lock doesn't turn consistently with the key, I'm wondering if I am missing something in putting it back together. I don't suppose there's a manual somewhere???
When I installed a replacement lock cylinder in my old L400, I found that the L400 cylinder housing had worn such that I couldn't turn the key. I fixed this problem by grinding down a portion of the L400 cylinder housing where the far end of the cylinder contacts it. I used a Dremel to do this.
I would take the modified L400 apart and examine it now to try to explain what portion I ground down, but I don't have the camper here now. Will have the camper here in a week or two. Then I can look at it and post my observations on this thread.
It seems to be working ok now, just needed some more fidgeting. The key itself wasn't fully going in to the lock which I think was the problem.. just takes some maneuvering. Hopefully it will keep working!
Lisa, these locks jam easily, particularly in cold weather, salt air environments, etc. Several times my lock has jammed, and I found that 3-in-1 Lock Dry Lube unjammed the lock. I ALWAYS carry a can of this in tool bag when travelling.
Sandy
1979 Boler 1700
SOLD in April 2016.
SOLD in May 2021.
Linear Mode
