5 Attachment(s)
New shackle on old Yale PKPT padlock
I picked up this old Yale PKPT padlock recently and was surprised by what I found.
It looks like a new taller shackle was made and attached to the lock.
The new shackle is made from steel and there is a small gap where it is attached to the old shackle assembly. (see photo with a shim placed in the gap) There are what appear to be file marks on this new shackle.
I don’t know how the new shackle is attached. I hesitate to try to remove the new shackle as I am afraid that it may cause permanent damage.
Anyone have any thoughts on this or why anyone would go to the trouble of doing this?
I have attached photos to try to show this.
Note: The collet ( is that the correct name for it) that houses the shackle on the other side has been loosened
New shackle on old Yale PKPT padlock
I think I has seen some of that Yale Padlock with Long Shackle. The way I look at your padlock someone may have try to take it apart. Yes they do come apart but don't think can explain it on this forum. If you are not a locksmith it would be better not to take apart as piece will fly all over. When you put the key in the cylinder and push in the cylinder and shackle come up and turn to open....Timothy....
New shackle on old Yale PKPT padlock
Can you post picture of cylinder.
Oldbiscuit was right about how to take it apart.
I'm sure have seen that padlock with long shackle. I think it was on eBay.....Timothy...
New shackle on old Yale PKPT padlock
The way it look to me like someone using wire brush on machine. Could be cleaning the shackle off from rust or whatever other crap on the shackle....Timothy.....