Re: A small but frustrating problem

[erl@unix.mail.virginia.edu]

The "trick" here is the use of an extra set of fingers.  You need to press
the black escutcheon that slips over the shaft, and that retains the
spring, far enough back towards the door, that you have room to drop the
little pin through the shaft and crank.  You need a good set of
needle-nose pliers to hold the little pin.  I generally use a set of Kelly
clamps (locking forcepts.) You can press the escutcheon back with a large
screwdriver. Cheers.

James A. Ruffner