Yale Lock

naicidrac

Hello,
I am new to the forum and would like to try to find a wheel pack for my Remington Rand safe cabinet. The safe is in otherwise good condition but I need a wheel pack for it. It is an old safe and I was wondering if someone can point me in the right direction as to where to find old parts? Thanks,

Doug MacQueen

I did some repairs to one of those recently, unfortunately no pictures. You might consider having the back plate made up with a Yale wheel pack installed. I have one with a S&G lock but I am pretty sure it would be easier to use what you have and make the plate. Doug

naicidrac

Thanks for the help. I am sorry I am a rookie on repairing safes. I just like to collect them and get them repaired. Where can I find those parts? Is there an online store or dealer that has that stuff? I would like to repair this safe the most effective way so if buying a new S&G is the best way then I can do that. I would like to save as much $ as possible too. Thanks for the help.

Doug MacQueen

It is not as simple as just buying a new lock. Those haven’t been made for a long time. And finding the correct parts for yours will be a search, maybe a long search. So I don’t think any route you take will be cheap. Doug

naicidrac

Thanks Doug, is there any good websites to start? I understand it will not be cheap but it is a 4500 pound safe and I would like to use it. I picked it up for a reasonable price at a local salvage lot and if I could stay under $300 on repairs I would be a happy camper. Thanks Doug.

Doug MacQueen

What you are missing is a 3 wheel version curb for a 072-½ with the curb being made specifically for this lock. The curb is what the wheel post is attached to. The round back curb plate will have two large half moon cutouts. If you can’t find one, one can be made using an existing wheel post and wheels from a more common Yale lock. Doug

naicidrac

Thanks for the information Doug. I have been googling this part and no luck yet. Is there a website or place online that has a lot of old parts like this? How can I get the specs to get a part made for me? I know some machinists that might be willing to help be do this but I will need to get the specs? Thanks again Doug

Chuck41

I recently purchased an old remington rand two door tall safe cabinet and found out that the locking mechanism is gone from inside the door. The handles are there and the combination wheel. Any ideas?

Chubby

Do you want to restore it as it was originally, or do you just want to make it secure?

Chuck41

I would like to restore to original first option. However if not available then I would like to make secure. I want to use it as a safe.

Chubby

A few photos wouldn’t hurt.

Chuck41

Ill get some tonight and post tomorrow. Thanks

Chuck41

Attached are some pics of my cabinet and what is missing. Thanks

David Hovey

Chuck41 wrote
Attached are some pics of my cabinet and what is missing. Thanks

The pictures of the lock you have attached are of a Yale 074. This is a different lock mechanism than the original poster of this thread which shows a Yale 072-½. I do have an 072-½ lock complete but I don’t know if it will help you?

Pics of the 072-½ lock attached.

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Chuck41

Does anyone have or know where I could find a Yale 074 lock mechanism for my Remington Rand cabinet?

Timothy

Look like a lot of people have this Yale lock. I did post one a while back as looking for missing part. As DH has one but not sure if this would work on my. Too bad don’t see a lot of old safe part…Timothy….

David Hovey

Timothy wrote
Look like a lot of people have this Yale lock. I did post one a while back as looking for missing part. As DH has one but not sure if this would work on my. Too bad don’t see a lot of old safe part…Timothy….

Timothy,

There are 4 different versions of this lock that I know of. They all look similar but not so.

http://www.antique-locks.com/showthread.php/4356-Yale-Combination-Lock-Miisung-Part

I did dig deep for you today and I have what you need. A mounting plate with primary and idler gears. See attached parts for your safe.

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David Hovey

Chuck41 wrote
Does anyone have or know where I could find a Yale 074 lock mechanism for my Remington Rand cabinet?

Chuck,

The 074 was mfg. with two different comb lock bodies that I know of. Both were mfg. by S&G. Their respective part numbers were 6727 and 6764. IIRC and by quickly looking at your lock mechanism you are in need of an S&G 6727 to complete your lock.

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Chuck41

Would you know where I might find a S&G 6727? Thanks

David Hovey

All versions of these locks are rare. I will dig deep and see if I can find your lock body.