Posted by Tom Petroff (IL) [172.70.100.121] on Monday, September 04, 2023 at 15:15:57 :
In Reply to: Re: Door Latch Mechanism posted by LM Terni [172.70.115.76] on Monday, September 04, 2023 at 14:34:16 :
The drooping handle is caused by a broken spring on the latch itself.
There are two springs on the latch.
One returns and centers the handle, the other
Returns the latch paw.
Springs are out there but hard to find.
The latch is crimped together, and rivets.
Not easy to rebuild if you find parts.
Tom
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