Trying to repair the glove box lock, I don't think the chrome **** is made to spin on the cylinder. Appears to have been pressed on. Any way to repair?

 

Yes, it is pressed on. A locksmith told me it (they) are to fraggle to take off and try to put back on another cylinder. They can be re-keyed. You did not state what your problem is with yours. If it is lose you can tap the pressed part of it with a flat head screwdriver and hammer. That can tighten it up some.

 

Thanks, it is spinning on the cylender and requires a key to turn open althow not locked. (tried to show in the pic. by the black mark I made on the cylinder)

I have compressed the edges and seams to have tightened it back up.

 

The **** on mine did that once when i was trying to take it apart blindly.
I eventually pulled the **** off, carefully applied some JB weld (missing the keyhole area, reassembled carefully, removed any squishout from the key hole, verified the key fit, and let dry a few days.
So far so good!
I think your's is spinning in a different location, but JBW still might help if used in moderation.

 

Rob, with the **** removed there is a hex looking retainer on the glovebox that holds the latch on, what did you use to remove or tighten the latch?

 

Geez... That was 2 years ago and my brain had some hard resets since then.
Whatever I did to tighten it was not the correct way.
I think after I broke off the ****, i used some pliers to tighten the retainer. After I glued the **** back on, I found the easy removal procedure in the service manual. I needed an egg on face for that blunder.
Luckily the latch still works fine.

 

The retainer is 8-sided. It screws into the lock through the door. You can find a square tool of the appropriate size, insert it, and unscrew the retainer. I had a small square cold chisel that I used the handle of, to unscrew the retainer.

Hold the lock from the back while you unscrew the retainer, you don't want the lock to rotate. It's easy to damage the door--there's a small notch in the plastic door to keep the lock from rotating. If you let it turn you'll damage the notch and the lock will just rotate when you try to unlock it.

 

I don't get it,what are the steps to take off the glove box door lock,and is there a diagram somewhere? Thanks!

 

Yes, this should help. It's free info available from the website 'Wild About Cars'. Free to join, free to share. Scroll down to pages 10, 11 & 12 http://wildaboutcarsonline.com/membe...-3__Part-2.pdf

 

i lost the glove box **** so box is always open ugh

 

This is the second post in which you make a declarative statement, rather than asking a question, and the intention of neither post is clear.

If you are looking for parts, you should post a request in the Parts Wanted section.

If you are looking for technical advice, you should specify what you need, though I did post a link to a full explanation of how to change the lock, in response to your previous post.

You should not resurrect a 3½ year old thread with a statement that is irrelevant to the initial thread.

- Eric

 

readily resolved by simply buying another.

 

 

pardon me
this is my first time at this website- so Iam still finding my way, sorry

 

Yeah, that got me too at first

If it's such a big deal then...

1) send all new folks a HOW TO WORK THE SITE clue sheet- PM or a single thread that includes all the good stuff one needs to know. How to search, how to add photos, how to find your own posts, how to find the date on a post, etc.

2) quit showing newbies "relevant posts" at the bottom of the screen.... which sound interesting, but on CLOSE inspection are 100 years old.

3mz... welcome to the site
put on your titanium protector cup I guess.

Be sure to phrase your response in the form of an interrogative, and use the proper forum. Also, add photos, and do not enter the subject line until AFTER entering your inquiry/ words of wisdom/ ad... and then look at the post and compose a succinct yet encompassing and specific subject line. Nothing vague. Since it may be viewed in a general list and not just in its home forum, a brief clue in the subject line as to what sort of post it is might be advised:

WTB for a wanted to buy item
FS for a For sale item
etc.

BAD SUBJECT - "Olds parts"
Better - "WTB Engine Parts"
Better yet - "FS '68 350 crank pulley KB $30+sh"

 

Creepy -- Feels like someone else is speaking my thoughts... [**eerie music**]

- Eric