[DeTomaso] Zero DeTomaso Content - sticking doors?

[Charles McCall]

I got tons of replies, both off- and on- line, so I wanted to just say
"Thanks" to everyone who took time to respond. 

 

Mission accomplished! The key can now be turned with two fingers by a little
old lady. 

 

Thanks all! 

 

Charles McCall

1985 DeTomaso Pantera GT5-S #9375

"Raising Pantera Awareness Across Europe"

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De: Garth Rodericks [mailto:garth_rodericks at yahoo.com] 
Enviado el: martes, 28 de septiembre de 2010 20:01
Para: charlesmccall at gmail.com; DeTomaso Mail List
Asunto: Zero DeTomaso Content - sticking doors?

 

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



--- Original Message ---

[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.
>
>
>
> Any hints? Thanks!
>
>
>
> Charles McCall
>
> 1985 DeTomaso Pantera GT5-S #9375
>
> "Raising Pantera Awareness Across Europe"
>
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> http://www.poca.com/index.php/gallery/?g2_itemId=2323
>
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