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> David Moag wrote:
> >
> > Hello all,
> >
> > While I'm building a new inner door panel for my Spit's passenger
> door,
> > I've decided I should at least TRY to fix the problem with the door
> lock
> > that's been there as long as I've owned it. It ALWAYS will open when
> using
> > the door release on the inside of the door, but the outside handle
> only
> > opens it once every 2 or 3 attempts.
> >
> > Any suggestion on where to begin in figuring out why? Thanks for any
> help!
> >
> > Dave Moag
> > 77 Spitfire
> > 62 TR3B
I had the same problem with my 76 Spitfire. There is a small plastic
piece TRF
part # 520260 or 520261 that brakes. I got a whole door latch
assembly ( used)
and replace that part along with the tumbler (to use the same key). We
had to go through a number of used latchs to find one that was not
broken. Can not comment on how hard it was to do since I had it done
while it was getting painted.
Dave Simpson
NE Ohio
76 spitfire, orginal owner
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