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ok, don't give me too much crap because I already feel like an idiot. I recently swapped tanks with a guy and I kept my lock . When I tried the key after re-assembling it works but the cap doesn't .The tumbler come out but the hook doesn't move. WTH am I doing wrong? Seems like the spring should be moving the catch on the hook.
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Bear - you might try just hitting it with some graphite - maybe it needs something to ease the way for the key to turn it?
The lock should screw in with 2 screws and the lever/latch should be in the down position (i.e. level) when the lock is in the neutral up and down position - and move down (towards you flat) when the key is turned. Is it moving at all?
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yep...it turns like it works but the latch doesn't move. Where does that spring go? Damn John I hate to bug you cause you've already been so helpful.Yamaha 80
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The problem may be that he's trying to put a lock from a standard tank into the cap of a special tank.
I don't know that it makes a difference but the caps are different.
Last edited by BA80; 10-31-2012, 06:37 PM.Greg
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I have swapped those back and forth greg no problem....
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alright I got it. I had to file the tumbler slightly to let the pin on the lock grab it better was all it was. Thanks everyone for the help.
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check your damn PMs Bear....
Ummm........nevermind.....Greg
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