VMC 44 Crank Handle Reinstall

[magpies35]

I have a VMC 44 that I cranked the vend handle half a turn counterclockwise to open the front door.  I unpinned the handle to get it chrome plated and when I went to reinstall it, it has now dropped down to a three quarter turn counterclockwise and I cannot get it to turn clockwise to get it back to the original position to vend. It's jammed and will not turn in either direction.  Do I need to take off the coin mechanism or is there an easier way to un-jam it?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

Matt

[MoonDawg]

        If you did not take the parts out of the inside of the handle before plating, they are now frozen stuck with chrome.
Time for the big tools.

[magpies35]

I guess I have some work to do.

Great information.

Thanks!