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v8fordman · 03-19-2019, 08:40 PM

Does anyone know of a special "trick" for installing the spring on the remote (handle) end of a door latch assembly? I was wondering if it can be done without heating the tabs and removing the mechanism cover. I'm working on a '37 pickup.

51 MERC-CT · 03-19-2019, 09:01 PM

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I have done it without heating.
Using a sharp chisel to start opening the tabs then a larger screw-driver like device to further open until able to grasp with vice grips to fully straighten.
If any tabs break off a simple tack weld will secure the plate to the body.

03-19-2019, 08:40 PM	#1
v8fordman Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lexington, NC Posts: 861	Remote door handle spring install Does anyone know of a special "trick" for installing the spring on the remote (handle) end of a door latch assembly? I was wondering if it can be done without heating the tabs and removing the mechanism cover. I'm working on a '37 pickup.

03-19-2019, 09:01 PM	#2
51 MERC-CT Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Hartford, Ct Posts: 5,898	Re: Remote door handle spring install Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I have done it without heating. Using a sharp chisel to start opening the tabs then a larger screw-driver like device to further open until able to grasp with vice grips to fully straighten. If any tabs break off a simple tack weld will secure the plate to the body. __________________ DON'T RECALL DOING SOMETHING FOR MYSELF BASED ON SOMEONE ELSE'S LIKES OR DISLIKES Last edited by 51 MERC-CT; 03-19-2019 at 09:11 PM.