Changing a lock barrell

[kombikeith]

Hi All,
I have a engine lid lock non locking in all chrome.I also have on(lock) that is a locking one with the key ,but its Black and I prefer the all chrome look. Question is it possible to transfer the lock portion from one to the other.? If I try to take it apart, and how do you do that ,? will it explode with little bits all over the place > Anyone done this and can advise plse. ? Keith

 

[kombikeith]

No replies at all I take it no one has done this?

 

[Loxy]

You can certainly take them apart as I rekeyed mine a few years ago. Iirc you have to push the pin that holds the barrel to the latch out.

Edit: as luck would have it I took a few pics:
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Keep the key in when you remove the barrel to stop the springs and leaves from disappearing behind the sofa.

 

[Loxy]

Got a feeling that the lock body has grooves in it to allow it to lock which the non locker doesn't have, but should be easy enough to disassemble and check.

 

[kombikeith]

Thks. Loxy (not Locksey !! ) sorry about that !lol Appreciate reply especilly pics., going to work up to this for the weekend Rgds. Keith