i have some pics on my blog, maybe they might help?

http://shufti.wordpress.com/2010/03/05/lock-info/

(replacing right rear wheel bearing right now, going better than I
expected, bolts coming off ok)

alistair

On 15-Apr-11, at 3:39 PM, Bill MacLachlan wrote:

> 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
>>