The regular lock maintenance would be the best bet. Any lock subjected to
adverse conditions will do the same thing. I have had to destroy many locks
of various brands to remove them (I am a locksmith),
Good luck :)
on 5/22/00 7:30 AM, Kyle Kozubal at grndak4x4@home.com wrote:
>> Master lock company makes rubber covers for a few of their popular
> padlocks.
>> they consist of a slipover cover for the bottom of the padlock, and two
>> gaskets that slip over the shackle to protect moisture from entering at
> the
>> locking points. I think they have them available for their #1,#3, and #5
>> padlocks. Master also makes a pro-series padlock, some of which have a
>> cover for the keyway. check these links out for some ideas.....
>>
>> http://www.masterlock.com/home/homecov.htm
>> http://www.masterlock.com/comm/proseries.htm
>
> Believe it or not, the 2 locks I have cut off have both been the Masterlock
> rubber covered locks with the little keyhole cap. I guess I am just going to
> have to look around really good and try to find a better style. I am going
> to a few locksmiths, hardware stores, and a couple of marine shops today,
> hoping to find something better. Otherwise, I will just have to do a regular
> lockmaintenace, possibly a check every time I change my oil at the 3,000
> mile interval. Thanks alot.
> Kyle
> 93 Dakota 4x4 V6
>
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