Honda eu3000i
Anybody know an easy modification to make it possible to remove the ignition key while running this generator?
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No you would need a different lock cylinder that was specifically designed to allow this. A standard lock cylinder will not let the key out unless in a certain position because the tumblers cannot move out of the way to release the key.
Check out this youtube video on how a lock works.
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Before you insert the correct key there are spring loaded pins that prevent the lock from turning. Once you insert the correct key the hills and valleys on the key push the spring loaded pins out of the way so the lock can turn. But once the key is turned, the pins that are in the grooves on the key cannot move up to release the key as they are trapped by the walls of they cylinder. In order for what you are asking to work, you would need a lock cylinder that has a second set of pins and springs in the ON position to allow the key to come back out.
Check out this youtube video on how a lock works.
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Before you insert the correct key there are spring loaded pins that prevent the lock from turning. Once you insert the correct key the hills and valleys on the key push the spring loaded pins out of the way so the lock can turn. But once the key is turned, the pins that are in the grooves on the key cannot move up to release the key as they are trapped by the walls of they cylinder. In order for what you are asking to work, you would need a lock cylinder that has a second set of pins and springs in the ON position to allow the key to come back out.
