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jbgroby · 10-06-2016, 03:22 PM

Anyone have problems getting the inside door handle latch to engage the door lock? I can't seem to get the door handle to release the lock?

Thoughts?

61K10 · 10-07-2016, 01:08 PM

doesn't the key just lock the button? Inside handle locks the linkage.

jbgroby · 10-07-2016, 01:41 PM

With everything installed correctly, I can get neither side to open the doors from the inside, I'm thinking the new parts are off. I 'll try to post pictures this weekend.

63burban · 10-08-2016, 06:30 PM

There is some adjustment needed on the handle relay. The part the handle mounts to can be adjusted so both lock and release function work properly, it doesn't take much at all.

jbgroby · 10-09-2016, 08:08 PM

Thanks, but I'll grab an OEM one, send these to the island of Mis-fit parts......

jbgroby · 10-10-2016, 09:40 AM

Ok,we think we figured out what the problem is. The OEM door release is operated by a spring and moves the linkage forward and backward. The NEW aftermarket setup DOES NOT move the linkage forward enough to trip the release spring on the door lock. I had one OEM linkage for the passenger side and it works perfectly.

Side by side they are identical, but the spring just does not work correctly. It's possible that the springs is just too hard/tight, but you are taking a chance of striping the teeth off of the new shaft part (trashy soft metal). I see now way to adjust the spring.

I reached out to RJ Sisneros in Colorado for a OEM linkage.

http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/...psqagr1wjl.jpg

Jake

61K10 · 10-10-2016, 12:31 PM

send them back--

jbgroby · 10-10-2016, 01:51 PM

Bought too long ago, over 3 years. not worth even passing them on.

10-06-2016, 03:22 PM	#1
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,770	Inside door latch handle issues Anyone have problems getting the inside door handle latch to engage the door lock? I can't seem to get the door handle to release the lock? Thoughts? __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

10-07-2016, 01:08 PM	#2
61K10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: pleasant valley--placerville ca Posts: 3,039	Re: Inside door latch handle issues doesn't the key just lock the button? Inside handle locks the linkage. __________________ 1961 chevy K10 my build is------------61K10 build

10-07-2016, 01:41 PM	#3
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,770	Re: Inside door latch handle issues With everything installed correctly, I can get neither side to open the doors from the inside, I'm thinking the new parts are off. I 'll try to post pictures this weekend. __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

10-08-2016, 06:30 PM	#4
63burban Chevy addict Join Date: May 2012 Location: Iron Ridge, WI Posts: 1,085	Re: Inside door latch handle issues There is some adjustment needed on the handle relay. The part the handle mounts to can be adjusted so both lock and release function work properly, it doesn't take much at all.

10-09-2016, 08:08 PM	#5
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,770	Re: Inside door latch handle issues Thanks, but I'll grab an OEM one, send these to the island of Mis-fit parts...... __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

10-10-2016, 09:40 AM	#6
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,770	Re: Inside door latch handle issues Ok,we think we figured out what the problem is. The OEM door release is operated by a spring and moves the linkage forward and backward. The NEW aftermarket setup DOES NOT move the linkage forward enough to trip the release spring on the door lock. I had one OEM linkage for the passenger side and it works perfectly. Side by side they are identical, but the spring just does not work correctly. It's possible that the springs is just too hard/tight, but you are taking a chance of striping the teeth off of the new shaft part (trashy soft metal). I see now way to adjust the spring. I reached out to RJ Sisneros in Colorado for a OEM linkage. http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/...psqagr1wjl.jpg Jake __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

10-10-2016, 12:31 PM	#7
61K10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: pleasant valley--placerville ca Posts: 3,039	Re: Inside door latch handle issues send them back-- __________________ 1961 chevy K10 my build is------------61K10 build

10-10-2016, 01:51 PM	#8
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,770	Re: Inside door latch handle issues Bought too long ago, over 3 years. not worth even passing them on. __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829



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