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Originally Posted by ByTheLake
For the original numbered key to work, will all those little pieces need to go back together in the same sequence they were originally in?
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Yes sir, they do.
The four little tumbler pins shown below the lock cylinder vary in length and sit directly on the key cuts..
When the key is in place they should all be level.
Fortunately I had the broken off key to confirm their original positions.
The eight tiny ones (all the same size) fit in two spring loaded rows within the outer cylinder and are a real challenge when sliding the lock cylinder in place.
It was helpful using bearing grease to hold the parts in place and an Exacto blade to guide the cylinder in.
Spokes recommendation on where to get a key was great... the guy actually had the same numbered key which will be here next week.
Will see if this went back together the right way.