[DeTomaso] Zero DeTomaso Content - sticking doors?

Garth Rodericks garth_rodericks at yahoo.com
Tue Sep 28 14:01:12 EDT 2010


This often happens if the insulation strip - usually a rubber moulding - in the 
door jamb is too thick. It acts as a spring to push the door out which causes 
the latch to be pressed firmly against the striker plate.  Options follow:

1. Adjust the alignment of the jamb insulation, or replace it with thinner 
insulation.
2. Adjust the position of the striker plate so the latch does not sit so tightly 
against it. You may be able to simply bend the tab in more that the latch rests 
against, or glue some toothpicks into the screw holes to shift the alignment of 
the plate in the necessary direction.

Let me know if you need any clarification on the above.

Cheers!
Garth



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[DeTomaso] Zero DeTomaso Content - sticking doors?
michael at michaelshortt.com michaelsavga at gmail.com
Tue Sep 28 12:49:44 CDT 2010


Release the striker plate on the door frame, it seems to be set too far
back, thus the jam.

Michael




On Tue, Sep 28, 2010 at 1:30 PM, Charles McCall <charlesmccall at 
gmail.com>wrote:

> Sorry for the lack of content, but this list is more helpful than any
> wikipedia.
>
>
>
> What is the solution to a front door of a house or apartment that has a
> lock
> that is difficult to turn unless you pull the door toward you?
>
>
>
> The key enters easily into the lock (particularly easy after graphite
> lubricant, thanks to the list recommendation for car locks)
>
> If you simply try turning the lock, it is very difficult or impossible to
> turn.
>
> By pulling the door toward you as you turn the key, it is quite easy to
> turn
> the key.
>
>
>
> I'm guessing that it is an alignment issue with the door. There is no real
> adjustment in the hinges - I don't really see any adjusment in anything.
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> Any hints? Thanks!
>
>
>
> Charles McCall
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