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Originally Posted by funola
Isn't grinding the last resort? I did not grind when I had a tumbler issues and do not know what's involved. How many parts have to be destroyed? What's the cost of those parts. Must be a messy job also.
No doubt something's not right inside with the lack of spring tension. To find out what's not right gotta get inside to look. If the soapy water works it will save a lot of work and parts.
I forgot to say to use channel locks on the collar to get a good grip. It will be slippery with the soap.
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Like I said from the OPs description it does not sound like He is having just a Lock Tumbler Problem.
The only thing I have been able to think of that would have the symptoms He said where the Tumbler Turns with out sprig tension that would be caused by the Tumbler is if the 2 nubs that rotate the Steering Colum Lock were worn out or broken off or that Plate with the nubs is sheared off of the Tumbler.
So We differ as to what We think the cause of the Problem is.
Grinding the locating Pin off does not render the Steering Colum Lock useless. It just means you need to visually make sure the Steering Colum Lock is lined up properly and that the Clamp is tight.
I have been waiting to see some action by the OP on this or some other info from the OP.
Since there is no Spring inside of the Tumbler itself do You have an opinion as to why there is no Spring Tension on the Tumbler when He turns it?