Flame cabinet locks

[Air21]

I got a new to me flame cabinet in the shop and wanted to be able to lock it, but it came with no keys. The code on the barrel is C420A and I bought a matching key online since apparently these are standard elevator/cam lock keys.

Now, the key inserts just fine but won't turn. The handle turns 90 degrees like it's supposed to but I can't get the lock to... Lock!

I flushed it with wd-40 and cycled the key a bunch to where it goes in smooth, but still not locking.

Any ideas?

 

[gunguy]

It may have been re-keyed at some point. How difficult would it be to pull the lock set and replace it with a new on or have the old lock re-keyed by a locksmith?

Jim

 

[Dumber than lumber]

I got a new to me flame cabinet in the shop and wanted to be able to lock it, but it came with no keys.

Now, the key inserts just fine but won't turn. The handle turns 90 degrees like it's supposed to but I can't get the lock to... Lock!

Any ideas?

Pictures of the bolt and/or locking mechanism? The way you describe this - it sounds like the mechanism is disconnected from the cylinder.

 

[nadogail]

Sounds like you need a little hands on work done by a locksmith.

 

[Pate]

C420A is a common code, so it’s odd that it doesn’t work. Most T handle locks (if that’s what you have) are not rekeyable. Either way it’s an easy swap.