What Key is This?

chim

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This key is from a diesel generator and I need a spare. The key has one nub on the outside and two on the inside of the barrel. Any ideas?

I tried to call the generator manufacturer but the line didn't work. Sent an email but not sure that will work either. Thanks.
 

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Looks like the key used to open the old metal soda pop machines!!

If you can't get a hold of the manufacturer, or a supplier, you might have to check with a locksmith to get some ideas.
 

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Is there any numbers on it? Can you post more pictures of different angles of the key and lock?
 

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It is known as a tubular cam lock key, sorry I don't recognize the brand. They are used mostly in security applications, such as tool boxes, alarm boxes, vending machines, etc. May be easier to replace the lock with extra keys than try to replicate this one.
 

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Looks like the key used to open the old metal soda pop machines!!

If you can't get a hold of the manufacturer, or a supplier, you might have to check with a locksmith to get some ideas.
I have three of those !!! THEY still open the @$%$@ drink machines.....COKE that is ----PEPSI has an IR, press it, door open by itself, and close the door it locks itself......

I hate those @#$@# keys!!!! HAve to twirl them about 20 times to unlock machine:eek:
 

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This key is from a diesel generator and I need a spare. The key has one nub on the outside and two on the inside of the barrel. Any ideas?

I tried to call the generator manufacturer but the line didn't work. Sent an email but not sure that will work either. Thanks.
Chim,

are there notches around the perimeter?
 

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chim

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Locksmith had nothing to offer.

No name, logo or numbers on it.

No notches in it.

It is for the ignition switch on the genset.

Looking at the end of the key, there is one nub at 6:00 on the outside, and two on the inside - one at a bit beyond 3:00 and another about the same amount past 9:00.
 

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Looks to me to be in the key of C sharp....:D

OK I have nothing to offer either, other than maybe changing the ignition lock
 

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I'll betchya any tubular key with a single external tang will work. Much like the key on a Kubota is barely a key and really just to prevent accidental access.
 

chim

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Sent the genset for servicing since it's soon going to a project. When it comes back I'll get some measurements. Pretty sure it's larger than most barrel keys.
 

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numbers you need is probably on the lock itself. When you get it back... pull the lock out and look on the plate or barrel on the backside of it. If no numbers then do complete replacement as others suggest.
 

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chim - just a thought - try a google search for "starter/ignition key for an XXX make generator model YYY"?

I had luck with a similar thing a while back, but it wasn't the type of key you have.

Good luck!