american series 50 gutted
enjoy
1: unlock padlock.
2: remove retaing screw from under the shackle.
3: with the face of the lock faceing you tap the left side with a rubber mallet or simmalar to move the retaing pin out of the plug.
4: remove the plug from the lock this one has 10 wafers.
5: remove the cam from under the plug.
6: remove the 2 stainless steel ball bearings.
7: remove the shackle it should just pull out.
8: pull out the spring from under the shackle.
9: now you have completly gutted your lock.
10: this is the guts out of my one
now you have the choice to make a key if you dont have one or clean it that is what i did and it is working like a dream
hope this helps sombody thanks
Bezza
and follow your dreams................