Need advice for cleaning a 1982 A700

[stefan042]

I came across a $4 1982 (Date code ZGM) American 700 that would not lock at all, but after WD-40, taking apart and cleaning, it' works great.
The only issue is, the shackle is pined in so I can't remove it to clean out the rust in that side. It Ooozes rusty WD-40 now (Odd description but apt).

Any advice in cleaning it would be appreciated. One I get tweezers, I'll gut it to see if it has security pins.


Please see here: http://imgur.com/a/2fUmk

Thanks!

[S&G]

can you see the pin?
I thought the ball bearings hold them in.
$4 lock, might not be worth your time as I can buy them new for $8 in my currency = $4 in yours.

[farmall]

non chlorinated brake cleaner. just a few bucks at parts store

[farmall]

can you see the pin?
I thought the ball bearings hold them in.
$4 lock, might not be worth your time as I can buy them new for $8 in my currency = $4 in yours.

Where do you buy American 700's for $8 Canadian?

[stefan042]

can you see the pin?
I thought the ball bearings hold them in.
$4 lock, might not be worth your time as I can buy them new for $8 in my currency = $4 in yours.

Yep, here is the Pin:


Um, $4 New for American A700? Really?

Edit: Darn, that's big, can anyone tell me how to scale it??

[stefan042]

non chlorinated brake cleaner. just a few bucks at parts store

HUH, I'll get some and try it....

[S&G]

can you see the pin?
I thought the ball bearings hold them in.
$4 lock, might not be worth your time as I can buy them new for $8 in my currency = $4 in yours.

Where do you buy American 700's for $8 Canadian?

Princess auto and i think tool town, but only when they're surplus.

[Hugo Martel]

can you see the pin?
I thought the ball bearings hold them in.
$4 lock, might not be worth your time as I can buy them new for $8 in my currency = $4 in yours.

Where do you buy American 700's for $8 Canadian?

Princess auto and i think tool town, but only when they're surplus.

princess auto is harbor freight in usa right??

Hugo Martel

[stefan042]

can you see the pin?
I thought the ball bearings hold them in.
$4 lock, might not be worth your time as I can buy them new for $8 in my currency = $4 in yours.

Where do you buy American 700's for $8 Canadian?

Princess auto and i think tool town, but only when they're surplus.

HUH, another reason to visit family in Canada...

[Papa Gleb]

Yes princess auto is harbor freight so Im afraid the gent is mixing a real $700 with a cheap knock off copy. Even deals dont get $8 per 700.

Give it a bath in anything with rust removing. But as long as its a bath. Penetrating oils are especially good. If you deal with rust often then invest in Metal Rescue. Its a water based solution which works wonders. Youtube it. I have in the past used vinegar on rust seized locks with good results only thing is you must be careful because it can start to eat the good metal parts.

[Papa Gleb]

SteFan sorry to jock your thread but I wanted to see if anyone has any info on how to remove blemishes / discolorations from brass.

[stefan042]

Yes princess auto is harbor freight so Im afraid the gent is mixing a real $700 with a cheap knock off copy. Even deals dont get $8 per 700.

Give it a bath in anything with rust removing. But as long as its a bath. Penetrating oils are especially good. If you deal with rust often then invest in Metal Rescue. Its a water based solution which works wonders. Youtube it. I have in the past used vinegar on rust seized locks with good results only thing is you must be careful because it can start to eat the good metal parts.

Cool, I'll check out Metal Rescue when I'm in Home Depot next, thanks!

[stefan042]

SteFan sorry to jock your thread but I wanted to see if anyone has any info on how to remove blemishes / discolorations from brass.

LOL, No worries, it's all good. Is that a Corbin?

[Papa Gleb]

Not sure if Home Depot has it but you can order it. Its actually well priced. The best part is that its water based so no nasty smell, no need for gloves, no worries of slips etc.

[stefan042]

Not sure if Home Depot has it but you can order it. Its actually well priced. The best part is that its water based so no nasty smell, no need for gloves, no worries of slips etc.

Home Depot in Westbury had it and it *REALLY* works well!
Thanks!