I've never done it with the springs but here two techniques that work well.
1. Toward the end of this article are a few pictures
http://tr6.danielsonfamily.org/WindowChannel.htm
2. The other involves a welding rod or thick wire hanger. Slide it through
the handle to determine the length of a pin needed and score the rod/hanger
with a wire cutter. Mount the handle to the door, slide the rod/wire in and
wiggle it back and forth until it snaps. Both fixes are very easy to
do.............at least without the spring.
Bob
Bob Danielson
http://tr6.danielsonfamily.org
1975 TR6 with:
Throttle Body Injection
Toyota 5 Speed
Nissan Diff & CVJs
-----Original Message-----
From: Bob
Sent: Monday, January 17, 2011 1:52 PM
To: TR250Driver at aol.com ; triumphs at autox.team.net
Cc: 6pack at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [TR] [6pack] TR6 Inside Door Handle Installation
Hello Darrell,
I used a cut down piece of a finishing nail that is a tiny bit narrower than
that barrel instead.
It went in easy and spring pressure keeps a hold on it, been working just
fine.
You might give it a try.
Regards,
Bob
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Sent: Monday, January 17, 2011 1:26 PM
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Subject: [6pack] TR6 Inside Door Handle Installation
Hey Guys,
I have about an hour in it now with Beverly helping. No success, we just
gave up. Trying to get that little barrel into both holes with the springs
behind the door is impossible!!!!! I have done this before but I think I
always coped out and took the springs out. Then it is just very difficult.
I have the door glass replaced, the panel back on and all I need is the
handles back on.
I hear there is a special tool for this. Anyone know where I can buy one?
Any tips on how to make this job possible? I tried using needle nose vise
grips & needle nose pliers.
Thanks,
Darrell
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