thanks Ben, but nope. no go.
I removed a tumbler and that helped a lot. I can get the key out.
But for the life of me I can't figure out that innocuous looking spring at
the end of th ecylinder.
darned if I can get it to sit right and let the cylinder fit in the handle.

Any comments anyone?

On Fri, Apr 15, 2011 at 2:21 PM, BenT Syncro <syncro@gmail.com> wrote:

> Bill,
>
> Pull the cylinder out and reinsert 180 degrees. Guessing the should fix
> your problem.
>
>
> BenT
>
> sent from my electronic leash
>
> On Apr 15, 2011, at 1:56 PM, Bill MacLachlan <billmacla@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>
> > Hello everyone-- I need some list experience here.....
> >
> > I got a used replacement sliding door handle complete with lock & key
> last
> > week.
> > Thought it'd be good to have one key for all the doors, so,  change the
> lock
> > cylinder from my broken handle to the new one.
> > just turn  out the set screw, remove the cylinder and replace with my old
> > cylinder. So far so good. Disassembly easy.
> >
> >
> > Cylinder is turning nicely in the handle, locking tab is moving nicely,
> but
> > when the cylinder is turned to the locked position, I can't get the key
> > out.
> > Not with either lock cylinder.
> >
> > Is there a trick to this, or do I just need more patience and fiddling?
> >
> > ( my hunch at the moment- parts that are slightly worn, now nice and
> clean
> > and not quite fitting right)
> >
> >
> > Any suggestions welcome
> >
> > thanks all
> >
> > Bill M
> > 82 GL I4
>