Old Yale Combo lock

[jharveee]

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Got this old yale combo lock.
Wheels were frozen when I got it, Shackle was open to the weather for "Who Knows" how long.

Would like to get it working again.
Sprayed cleaner in it and now wheels spin, I think all of them.
The locking dog is frozen, so I can't push it back to see the wheels.

Any ideas on getting this lock back on its feet?

Thanks

[jimylongs]

That is neat! I wonder if you could use electrolysis to remove the rust internally and externally.

[Mikeh727]

Maybe shoot some penetrating oil in there where the dogs are and let it sit for a while, then try to work the dogs apart. Repeat a couple of times if necessary. I'm not sure if that will loosen it up or not but it might be worth a try.

Cool lock by the way!

-Mike

[jharveee]

I'm thinking of plopping it into a bucket of "something".
Just don't have anything Handy. If I were to go buy "something" I'm not exactly sure what it would be called.?

[jeffmoss26]

I'd recommend PB Blaster or Kroil for penetrating rust.