[T2] type2 Digest, Vol 16, Issue 11

[Susanne]

If enough parts are worn in the "latch assembly" in the door, then it might cause enough play to not release the grab clasp.  Also, check the alignment of the latch post to latch interface - if they're not spot on (and after 40-someodd years, it's likely not) it will keep the door from opening.  You may be getting enough travel from your outer lever and not your inner... on rare occasions, wear on the post or striker latch (or the internals) can cause a small lip or low spot giving similar results.

You said the rod wasn't stretched, but look at the hookup ends of the rod for wear, as well as the corresponding holes... wear there will give you grief.

Remember, the drivers door is the most used and abused of the doors, so it will catch the most wear first.  I used to pull mine apart and clean and lube them once a year as part of my Major Maintenance Weekend...  


 


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Today's Topics:

   1. drivers door needs shove to open. (OKearney)


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Date: Sun, 14 Sep 2014 19:01:26 -0700
From: OKearney <o_sconet at yahoo.com>
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Subject: [T2] drivers door needs shove to open.
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71 type 2, westy.

The inside release lever inside will not always open the drivers door, and my shoulder is getting bruised shoving it. The outside lever is fine. So Current solution is to open the window and use outside lever!  

I have had the panel off and it does not seem to be a stretched pull rod.

Some years back i fixed those little springs inside the door lock as per this great link.  Both doors http://type2.com/rvanness/lock.htm
Not easy to get at lock but worth the effort. They worked well after that (the key would not open if the trigger had been touched).

I took the lock apart again to try to fix this new problem, but could not see anything obvious, except wear.

Anyone know of some adjustment or do i need to replace the lock?  Would i need a new lock, seeing as wear may be the problem?  

Hope some one has ideas

Many thanks

John
71 westy in Los Angeles 




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