Door lock problems -56
Thread Starter
|
Freshman User
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 43
Likes: 2
From: Kiruna, Sweden
Door lock problems -56
Hey!
I am working on my doors. I started to adjust the door hinges and the striker plates and the doors are closing just fine. But it´s difficult to close the driver side door from inside. I took out the door latch and the latch control and installed a new door handle and shaft. The door is easier to lock if I try with it opend so I tried to adjust the striker plate again but It´s still difficult.
Sorry about my Swenglish!!!
Mats Nilsson,Sweden
I am working on my doors. I started to adjust the door hinges and the striker plates and the doors are closing just fine. But it´s difficult to close the driver side door from inside. I took out the door latch and the latch control and installed a new door handle and shaft. The door is easier to lock if I try with it opend so I tried to adjust the striker plate again but It´s still difficult.
Sorry about my Swenglish!!!
Mats Nilsson,Sweden
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 1,443
Likes: 5
From: Willamette Valley, Oregon
I have a 56, my drivers door will not close easily either. No adjustment seem to help, only thing I can figure out is the rubber weather stripping is new, and it will not allow the door to close without pushing pretty hard, witch is easier from the outside than inside, I am hoping it will flatten a bit as time goes on. Could yours have a similar issue?
Thread Starter
|
Freshman User
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 43
Likes: 2
From: Kiruna, Sweden
The doors are closing just fine now, but it´s difficult to lock the door from inside with the door handle. If I try the same with the door open it´s a lot easier but not perfekt. The door has no lock cylinder so it´s not possible to lock with key. The door on the passanger side workes fine and is easy to lock with the inside door handle or key.
Thanks!!!!
Mats Nilsson, Sweden
Thanks!!!!
Mats Nilsson, Sweden
Elder User
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 825
Likes: 3
From: Michigan
Mats,
I understand the problem now, but, don't have a solution. Mine lock OK from the inside.
packrat56--- New seals I installed were preventing doors from closing properly. By placing a strip of heavy paper over the seal and slamming the door shut was able to determine pinch points then shaved the seal thickness with a razor blade ,exacto knife and high speed hand grinder. Working around the door was able to get a great door fit after several hours of work.Found out (too late) one can buy thin seals .
Fred K.
I understand the problem now, but, don't have a solution. Mine lock OK from the inside.
packrat56--- New seals I installed were preventing doors from closing properly. By placing a strip of heavy paper over the seal and slamming the door shut was able to determine pinch points then shaved the seal thickness with a razor blade ,exacto knife and high speed hand grinder. Working around the door was able to get a great door fit after several hours of work.Found out (too late) one can buy thin seals .
Fred K.
Posting Guru
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 1,734
Likes: 2
From: Kansas City area
Mats-
If you replaced the push rod behind the outside door handle button it sounds like it may be too long and restricting the movement of the latch pivot arm. When you move the inside handle forward it moves another pivot arm to a position in front of the latch arm to keep it from moving and thus the door is "locked". See if you can adjust the push rod to be a little shorter as the latch pivot arm needs to be able to have some "free movement". Hope this helps. 56FUN
If you replaced the push rod behind the outside door handle button it sounds like it may be too long and restricting the movement of the latch pivot arm. When you move the inside handle forward it moves another pivot arm to a position in front of the latch arm to keep it from moving and thus the door is "locked". See if you can adjust the push rod to be a little shorter as the latch pivot arm needs to be able to have some "free movement". Hope this helps. 56FUN
Thread Starter
|
Freshman User
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 43
Likes: 2
From: Kiruna, Sweden
You had the answer of the problem!!!! Fantastic!!! I was trying for days and didn´t find the solution.
Thanks a lot!
Mats
Thanks a lot!
Mats
Trending Topics
Posting Guru
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 1,734
Likes: 2
From: Kansas City area
Mats, glad it was the answer. I've been modifiying my latches to replace the star latch with a bear claw type and wanted to retain the locking feature both inside and outside and use the outside handle. So in the process of this I have become familiar with how the latch works and am glad you benefited. 56FUN
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership
Brett Foote
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches
Pouria Savadkouei
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained
Brett Foote
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Mats Nilsson
1948 - 1956 F1, F100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
5
Apr 10, 2010 09:18 AM
Mats Nilsson
1948 - 1956 F1, F100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
2
Feb 10, 2005 12:07 PM
Mats Nilsson
1948 - 1956 F1, F100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
2
Apr 23, 2004 02:43 PM
