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Door Latch Repair 444-544

posted by  jk63pv544 on  Wed Feb 20 20:09 CST 2013
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The latch is out.

The square rod of the handle that engages the lock has a twist in it. It also appears that the striker, which is turned by the square rod and pushes the latch back against the spring (open) could also be worn. Access to the striker requires bending back a couple of tabs on the back of the latch frame to allow the cover removal.

Has anyone pulled back these tabs, and if so, what is the likelihood off the tabs breaking right off, since you are folding them open and closed.

Perhaps if a tab brakes off, one could weld in a short threaded section and reattach the cover with a lock washer and nut.
If the striker is worn, it will also require a build up of a weld bead and then file to proper re-shape.

Also, I’m thinking that the twisted square rod from the handle should be heated with a torch and twisted back. Well it looks like I have another task for the weekend.

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