removing a medeco single cylinder lock

Bob

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Mar 9, 2002, 5:17:45 PM3/9/02

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I am changing my front door lock from single cylinger to double cylinder.

I am having trouble removing the old Medeco single cylinder lock. I have
removed the screws on the plate surrounding the deadbolt. It doesn't have
any screws on the face plate. The turn-lever has a hole drilled into the end
of it.

Does anyone know how to get this lock out of the door?

Thanks

Bob

mr.bill

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Mar 9, 2002, 6:25:21 PM3/9/02

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That hole in the bottom of the thumb turn has a set screw in it. Takes a
very small allen wrench. After you remove the thumb turn then the cover
plate behind the thumb turn comes off and reveals the two screws holding it
together.

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Bob

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Mar 10, 2002, 2:27:43 PM3/10/02

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Thanks!

Bob

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Jay Hennigan

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Mar 10, 2002, 4:06:52 PM3/10/02

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On Sat, 09 Mar 2002 22:17:45 GMT, Bob <bob_...@hotmail.com> wrote:
:I am changing my front door lock from single cylinger to double cylinder.

:
:I am having trouble removing the old Medeco single cylinder lock. I have
:removed the screws on the plate surrounding the deadbolt. It doesn't have
:any screws on the face plate. The turn-lever has a hole drilled into the end
:of it.

There's an allen setscrew in there. Loosen it, remove the inside thumb
turn. Then you can remove the cover that reveals the mounting screws.

Some models have a metal snap ring around the edge of the decorative cover
where it sits inside of the inner lock housing. A pair of small screwdrivers
or paper clips can be used to remove this.

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Kncnorton

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Mar 18, 2002, 11:55:01 PM3/18/02

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Jay wrote . . .

>Some models have a metal snap ring >around the edge of the decorative cover

Yes, that is the concealment used for
the double-cylinder version. He will have to install the ring and plate if he
switches to a double.
Carter
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Dec 24, 2015, 12:23:23 PM12/24/15

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Hi
I am Andrew
My single cylinder me deco lock is slack and I need to tighten it. I understand that I have to remove the tumb turn in side by inserting a key into the hole . What size key fits it as I have to per chase one.

Jay Hennigan

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Dec 24, 2015, 6:53:25 PM12/24/15

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The "key" is probably an "Allen key" more commonly called an "Allen
wrench". You should be able to buy an assortment of them relatively
cheaply. I'm not sure but would suspect that you want inch sizes rather
than metric.

Stormin Mormon

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Dec 25, 2015, 8:10:05 AM12/25/15

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The once or twice I've worked on Medeco single cylinder
deadbolt, I've had to use a hex wrench or allen key to
loosen a set screw. Pull the inner handle off. There
is a thin round metal plate to pry out. And then the
screws (phillips driver) are visible. Tighten gently.
Replace the round plate, and the turn handle.
Test the lock with the door open. See if the key and
turn handle works.

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Andrew Dottin

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Dec 25, 2015, 10:20:11 AM12/25/15

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Hi merry Xmas to you all and thanks for the information it will truly help