Locking myself out
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Locking myself out
Hi,
on my '41 for some reason the passenger door opening handle on the inside has a tendency to fall forwards into locking position just by slamming the door.
If the drivers side has been locked before then I have a problem as I can't unlock it from the outside with the key.
Does anyone know the reason?
Oh btw, I the doors still miss the escutcheons as they where unavailable at my favorite supplier during the rebuild.
Thanks for suggestions, Gab.
on my '41 for some reason the passenger door opening handle on the inside has a tendency to fall forwards into locking position just by slamming the door.
If the drivers side has been locked before then I have a problem as I can't unlock it from the outside with the key.
Does anyone know the reason?
Oh btw, I the doors still miss the escutcheons as they where unavailable at my favorite supplier during the rebuild.
Thanks for suggestions, Gab.
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There is a spring on the inside door handle mechanism. This provide tension to keep the handle from flopping back and forth. You'll have to undo the 3 screws and then you can get to the spring. It's just a squiggly (for lack of better word) spring steel that often just snaps off with age. One of my '46s does the same thing.
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From: Frizzen North
Hi Gary,
You should take a look at my instructions on how to install this spring. It is in the Early Ford Truck Enthusiasts site. Look at: Remote Handle Spring Replacement 40-47 PU This details how I repaired mine without tearing the retainer apart. I don't know about Dennis Carpenter's product, but I do know Bob Drake sells them as remote handle springs.
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You should take a look at my instructions on how to install this spring. It is in the Early Ford Truck Enthusiasts site. Look at: Remote Handle Spring Replacement 40-47 PU This details how I repaired mine without tearing the retainer apart. I don't know about Dennis Carpenter's product, but I do know Bob Drake sells them as remote handle springs.
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