drive locks off if no key?
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anyone know a trick to get drive locks off with out the key? can you get keys? I bought a use boat without the keys.
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I've used a dremel with a cut off wheel and cut the casing in half on McGards locks before. Then just a pair of pliers to undo the nut.
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use only a little explosive.. or just cut it in half with a cutoff wheel. note it will be quicker and a lot more fun using an explosive charge. please vidoe the eplosion for a how to video for other members or america's funniest home videos. ratman
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Snap-On 7/16 12pt 3/8 drive deep socket.Use a hammer and drive it in there.Works like the original key.Have to use Snap-On,everything else splits.
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Or, a 3/8 12pt socket will pull the stud and lock outf. Then just put back and you still have the " lock "
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If you have a key from any other mcgard lock, just put it in a socket on an extension, rap it good with a hammer, put the ratchet on without disturbing it, & spin it off. Works every time.