Door Stuff and Transmission Nonsense - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

patchestoo · 08-13-2004, 08:58 AM

I'm looking for some help. I have recently purchased a 1972 Chevrolet C-10, 427 cu.in. which was restored 4-6 years ago. The door locks work (both key and manual depression) when the door is open but not when the door is closed. The linkages appear tight, the doors close well, they just won't lock.

What amount of travel should the carburator have before the transmission kickdown linkage is engaged?

Also seeking input on some spray sound deadener for the doors.

Any comments would be appreciated.

Sweet72 · 08-13-2004, 11:39 AM

no clue on the door locks, but the kickdown should occur at WOT (wide open throttle) if you have a th350 trans. as for the sound deadener, im sure someone will shoot this idea down claiming that it'll trap moisture, but i'd just use the rubberized undercoating. applied to a clean dry surface and don't block the door drain holes.

Old Dave · 08-13-2004, 12:58 PM

Sounds like the rubber weatherstripping around the door is holding it out just enough for it not to lock when the door is closed. Try pushing in on the door and locking it with the key. If this works, you may have to move the striker plate out just slightly. Sweet72 is correct on the carburator on the WOT. Can't help you on the sound deadener...

Dave

08-13-2004, 08:58 AM	#1
patchestoo Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2	Door Stuff and Transmission Nonsense I'm looking for some help. I have recently purchased a 1972 Chevrolet C-10, 427 cu.in. which was restored 4-6 years ago. The door locks work (both key and manual depression) when the door is open but not when the door is closed. The linkages appear tight, the doors close well, they just won't lock. What amount of travel should the carburator have before the transmission kickdown linkage is engaged? Also seeking input on some spray sound deadener for the doors. Any comments would be appreciated.

08-13-2004, 11:39 AM	#2
Sweet72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 1,534	no clue on the door locks, but the kickdown should occur at WOT (wide open throttle) if you have a th350 trans. as for the sound deadener, im sure someone will shoot this idea down claiming that it'll trap moisture, but i'd just use the rubberized undercoating. applied to a clean dry surface and don't block the door drain holes. __________________ '72 GMC SWB C1500 Custom, frame-off in progress. 383 SBC, 9:1CR, Comp Cams XE262H, Scat internal balanced crank, Eagle SIR 6" rods, Keith Black dish pistons, Dart Iron Eagle 72/180 heads, Weiand Stealth intake, Stewart stage I water pump, Holley 4bbl vac sec, TH350 with B&M Shift Improver Kit. 12 bolt positraction.

08-13-2004, 12:58 PM	#3
Old Dave Is a bullfrog waterproof? Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: OLATHE, KANSAS Posts: 1,130	Sounds like the rubber weatherstripping around the door is holding it out just enough for it not to lock when the door is closed. Try pushing in on the door and locking it with the key. If this works, you may have to move the striker plate out just slightly. Sweet72 is correct on the carburator on the WOT. Can't help you on the sound deadener... Dave __________________ "It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open one's mouth and remove all doubt." Ben Franklin __________________ 1970 Chevy shortbed 2002 Harley Custom Chopper (Long sucker) 1998 K2500 5.7L 5-speed Longbed 1st two are My son's toys...they just live in my garage! 1997 GMC K1500 Suburban 1993 S-10 Blazer 4D (youngest son's daily driver) 2000 Dodge Ram 4WD Ext. Cab (5.9L) Wife is a late year 1951



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