Topic: Driver door latch spring


classiclover    -- 11-04-2021 @ 11:17 AM
  What is the P/N for the spring on my driver side door latch for 1940 ford coupe. Appears to be broken. Wont activate the latch Thks in advance

Dale


kubes40    -- 11-04-2021 @ 6:07 PM
  Dale,
There are two springs within the latch assembly and one more in the remote latch. I'd strongly suggest you replace all three as long as you plan on replacing the broken one. If you need tips on how to go about this project, let me know.
Carpenter sells the springs.
The two for the latch are: 81a-702267-pr. $11
The one for the remote is b-702268, $7

Mike "Kube" Kubarth


classiclover    -- 11-05-2021 @ 9:06 AM
  Thanks much Mike, Ordered the parts

Dale


classiclover    -- 11-05-2021 @ 12:30 PM
  Greetings Mike

I will need your input on changing out the door latch springs. Any insight you can provide will be appreciated. I continue to learn and it seems like on an accelerated basis, but enjoy every project

Thks again

Dale


kubes40    -- 11-06-2021 @ 5:41 AM
  Dale, It's actually a fairly easy task.
There are a number of small tabs that must be bent upward in order to open both the latch mechanism and the remote mechanism. It's imperative that you heat the small tabs red hot directly prior to bending them. If you don't the chance of them breaking is nearly 100%. I suggest you heat them when reinstalling as well.
When you begin to disassemble the parts, you may want to photograph what you have. Or, most likely your memory is better than mine and that won't be necessary.
That's about it

Mike "Kube" Kubarth


classiclover    -- 11-06-2021 @ 6:29 AM
  Mike

Thanks much. I will proceed as advised

Dale


kubes40    -- 11-06-2021 @ 8:58 AM
  Dale, If by chance you do break a tab or two, don't fret. You can tack weld the assembly together.

Mike "Kube" Kubarth


classiclover    -- 11-07-2021 @ 10:23 AM
  Mike
Do I need to do anything to the window assembly to get to the latch assy. Sorry for being a pest on this, but I am on a steep learning curve

Dale


kubes40    -- 11-07-2021 @ 2:17 PM
  Nope, not a thing to interfere...

Mike "Kube" Kubarth


classiclover    -- 11-07-2021 @ 3:40 PM
  OK Thks Mike

I shall endeavor to percervere

Dale


classiclover    -- 11-08-2021 @ 8:32 AM
  Hi Mike
Trying to take off outside door handle. Is there a procedure I need to follow to get it off. It isnt obvious to me. I am sure it is simple, but----
Thks again

Dale


TomO    -- 11-09-2021 @ 6:31 AM
  There is a screw holding the handle on. It can be accessed from the edge of the door at a spot even with the handle.

Tom


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