Sticking ignition lock

[Spiderman]

Originally Posted by northwind

That's definately true... Or, buy a soft compound pencil and crush the lead, that's how we lubricate guitar parts

Are you guys serious? This really is the first time i've even heard of this and i spent many of my proffesional years messing about with a variety of locks. Used to sell property you see.

I just use a bit of 3in1 oil, cover the key in it and *ooo err mrs* slide it in, nice and easy. Then jiggle it about a bit, till i think the hole is well lubricated, then go for some of the old in'n'out action.

Seems to please the g/f she's always happy when i can start the bike and go away and leave her in peace you see

[northwind]

Originally Posted by Spiderman

Are you guys serious? This really is the first time i've even heard of this and i spent many of my proffesional years messing about with a variety of locks. Used to sell property you see.

The guys who service the banks' safes swear by it. Though that's a ltitle different as they're always in dry conditions, no corrosion risk. Graphite's a very effective lubricant, absolutely no idea why.

All very interesting.....now here is another bit. Where can I buy a verrrry small pair of tweezers?

I'm thinking small enough to fit in, say a bike lock, YET big enough to crasp, oh I don't know, say a piece of HB pencil lead?????


oooohhh, Maybe a hoover will work. Not sure if work has one?????

Originally Posted by northwind

Graphite's a very effective lubricant, absolutely no idea why.

It's due to it's molecular structure. Basically the carbon atoms are arranged in lumps the shape of flat discs. These lumps can slide past each other easily, hence graphite forms a good lubricant.

It's also a very good (dry) lube for clothing zips and fine screw threads where metal screws into metal. Beeswax is very good for wood screws and clothing zips too, and will help to keep the water out.

Originally Posted by neilhatch

All very interesting.....now here is another bit. Where can I buy a verrrry small pair of tweezers?

I'm thinking small enough to fit in, say a bike lock, YET big enough to crasp, oh I don't know, say a piece of HB pencil lead?????


oooohhh, Maybe a hoover will work. Not sure if work has one?????

See that's where you went wrong! Northwind did say a soft compound lead, and you used HB!!

I would have gone for 2B...........

Graphite is a good conductor too. Is that going to be a problem in the ignition barrel?

[Spiderman]

Originally Posted by thor

It's due to it's molecular structure. Basically the carbon atoms are arranged in lumps the shape of flat discs. These lumps can slide past each other easily, hence graphite forms a good lubricant.

It's also a very good (dry) lube for clothing zips and fine screw threads where metal screws into metal. Beeswax is very good for wood screws and clothing zips too, and will help to keep the water out.

Now thats a proper explanation for you. Well done that man.
I wont ask why you know this, but at least its taught me something new.

I did a google search myself for Graphite powder ad found links to how explisive it can be / how it cause bronchial ilnesses and all sorts of other things but nothing saying its a good lube.

Originally Posted by Spiderman

Now thats a proper explanation for you. Well done that man.
I wont ask why you know this, but at least its taught me something new.

I'm a science buff.

[northwind]

Originally Posted by thor

Graphite is a good conductor too. Is that going to be a problem in the ignition barrel?

Nah, SVs dont't use active keys. I'm not sure how Honda HISS works but it might not be such a good idea there. The conductive keys we use in the bank are mainly noted by their ability to a) not work and b) cost a mint to replace when 1) occurs. But they are phenomenally secure, as close to uncrackable as you can get with an electromechanical lock.

[Speedy]

Hi there! Wurth do a lubricant called HHS 2000,It is excellent. When you spray it,its very thin(like WD40)but as the thinners/solvent evapourates,it thickens up.It has a very high pressure rating so it doesn't dissolve or wear out/off easily. Wipes off with any alcohol based solvent,wo'nt affect any internals and lasts for ages. Use it in lock barrels at work all the time!
Speedy