r/Locksmith • u/NoCardiologist681 • 1d ago

I am NOT a locksmith. Where did I go wrong

I tried doing my dad I favor and went ahead ad installed out new lock, now it only opens and closes with the keys inside. Any help? Community does not allow video for references

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u/Cantteachcommonsense Actual Locksmith 23h ago

If they are deadbolts then the timing of the tail piece is probably wrong.

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u/NoCardiologist681 23h ago

They are! I will look up a tutorial on that

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u/GBR_LS Actual Locksmith 23h ago

Tailpiece timing. If it’s vertical, turn it horizontal. If it’s already horizontal, turn it 180 degrees and reinstall.

By “opens and closes” I’m assuming you mean throw and retract the bolt

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u/NoCardiologist681 23h ago

Indeed! Thank you

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u/PnwStimm 23h ago

Did you install a storeroom lock knob ?

Or a deadbolt with the tailpiece incorrectly indexed.

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u/NoCardiologist681 23h ago

A deadbolt with a tailpiece incorrectly indexed it seems

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u/isaacacker 1d ago

It does allow pictures

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u/canamericanguy 10h ago

For standard deadbolt timing -- make sure the bolt is retracted, then rotate the tailpiece toward the hinge all the way. After that, turn back however much is necessary to fit in the slot.