WD-40 is a solvent. Get a good lubricant.

"Denis Roy" wrote in message
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A little WD-40 in the latch mechanism can work wonders.

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"TC" wrote in message
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My trailer hitch has to be greased to slide over the ball (yes they are
the same size). Then it's a real B*%#ch to get the lock to lock. Could
this be due to the fact that the chrome on the ball is gone or could it
be that the trailer tongue lock is set too tight?

WD was originally a Water Displacer developed to prevent aircraft parts from
rusting between production and assembly. Versions 1-39 did not workl,
version 40 worked ... WD-40.

"Bill McKee" wrote in message
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WD-40 is a solvent. Get a good lubricant.