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bill44 · 10-13-2013, 12:46 PM

My left rear door latch stopped popping back after opening. Upon removal I found the spiral spring was broken. I have ordered a new one, but I need a picture of how it looks when installed and how much tension should be on it. Also any tricks to get it installed correctly.

Tom Wesenberg · 10-13-2013, 12:53 PM

I assume this is a Fordor, and not a Phaeton.

I only have pictures of my Tudor and Phaeton latches.

bill44 · 10-13-2013, 09:14 PM

Yes, It is a closed car 4 door, Murray body.

Jon · 10-14-2013, 07:53 AM

Tom, could you post pictures of the Tudor latch? I was trying to get my drivers side door latch apart last week and bloke it. I managed to force a spring in there and make it work for a 500 mile trip this past weekend. I tried removing the handle, turn 1/4 turn, pull out, and it wouldn't budge. What am I doing wrong there?
Thanks.

Tom Wesenberg · 10-14-2013, 11:49 AM

John, Here's the link to what I posted.

http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showth...dor+door+latch

I wonder how different the Fordor latch would be?
I have a spare latch in the basement. I'll have to see if it's what Bill needs a picture of.

To remove the door handle in my picture, you must remove the 2 screws on the outside handle, then turn the handle 45*, or 1/8 turn, just as though you were going to open the door, then wiggle it and pull at the same time. Spray some Kroil onto the shaft to help it slide out. I also push in on the latch to take a little pressure off the shaft, as I wiggle and pull on the handle.

Tom Wesenberg · 10-14-2013, 04:48 PM

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I just checked my spare latch in the basement, and it's from a 1930-1 Tudor. I'm not familure with the latch on a Fordor, as I don't ever recall working on one.

karasmer · 10-14-2013, 05:24 PM

I just replaced the spring on my roadster latch. I ground down the press tabs holding it together so you can open it up, put a spring in from my spring parts bin and tack welded it back together and now it works great.

10-13-2013, 12:46 PM	#1
bill44 Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Auburn, CA Posts: 64	Door latch My left rear door latch stopped popping back after opening. Upon removal I found the spiral spring was broken. I have ordered a new one, but I need a picture of how it looks when installed and how much tension should be on it. Also any tricks to get it installed correctly.

10-13-2013, 12:53 PM	#2
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Door latch I assume this is a Fordor, and not a Phaeton. I only have pictures of my Tudor and Phaeton latches.

10-13-2013, 09:14 PM	#3
bill44 Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Auburn, CA Posts: 64	Re: Door latch Yes, It is a closed car 4 door, Murray body.

10-14-2013, 07:53 AM	#4
Jon Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kalamazoo, MI USA Posts: 166	Re: Door latch Tom, could you post pictures of the Tudor latch? I was trying to get my drivers side door latch apart last week and bloke it. I managed to force a spring in there and make it work for a 500 mile trip this past weekend. I tried removing the handle, turn 1/4 turn, pull out, and it wouldn't budge. What am I doing wrong there? Thanks. __________________ John - Kalamazoo, MI

10-14-2013, 11:49 AM	#5
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Door latch John, Here's the link to what I posted. http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showth...dor+door+latch I wonder how different the Fordor latch would be? I have a spare latch in the basement. I'll have to see if it's what Bill needs a picture of. To remove the door handle in my picture, you must remove the 2 screws on the outside handle, then turn the handle 45, or 1/8 turn, just as though you were going to open the door, then wiggle it and pull at the same time. Spray some Kroil onto the shaft to help it slide out. I also push in on the latch to take a little pressure off the shaft, as I wiggle and pull on the handle. Last edited by Tom Wesenberg; 10-14-2013 at 11:58 AM.*

10-14-2013, 04:48 PM	#6
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Door latch Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I just checked my spare latch in the basement, and it's from a 1930-1 Tudor. I'm not familure with the latch on a Fordor, as I don't ever recall working on one.

10-14-2013, 05:24 PM	#7
karasmer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Duluth MN Posts: 594	Re: Door latch I just replaced the spring on my roadster latch. I ground down the press tabs holding it together so you can open it up, put a spring in from my spring parts bin and tack welded it back together and now it works great.