Door Latch repair

[MikeB]

> We do supply the modified Latch assembly.
> Just take the measurements and we will be able to send one that is correct
> length.
> There is no reason to have to force shut the door.
> Also a touch of light Lub cannot heart.
>
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> Jim Kanomata
> Applied/GMC, Newark,CA
> jimk
> http://www.gmcrvparts.com
> 1-800-752-7502
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Hi Jim
My latch works fine and I just bought the solid striker plate and pin from you. There is nothing wrong with the size or quality of the pin. It just
requires me to line the latch jaws perfectly with the pin or it won’t work.
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M Beam
75’ Avion
TBI EBL , 3.70 LSD and other stuff
Zuki Sidekick,
Dozier Al

 

[MikeB]

Hi Bill
This whole project started due to my hacked up door. It originally was over curved at bottom causing a lot of effort to close. I believe it was you
that recommended the 2x4 at bottom of door technique. I did that and it improved substantially but still required above average effort to double
latch. And yes I’ve removed everything to test door fitment. It’s fine except the top needs slight recurring and now the striker pin needs to be
lowered about 1/8”.
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M Beam
75’ Avion
TBI EBL , 3.70 LSD and other stuff
Zuki Sidekick,
Dozier Al

 

[billvv]

You have to wonder what moved to make the striker pin so high. Perhaps it's the cantilevered section of the floor between the frame and the skin
that's sagged. I think that Orlando outfit adds stiffeners along the frame as a countermeasure. It probably involves gutting the coach.
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Bill Van Vlack
'76 Royale; Guemes Island, Washington; Twin bed, full (DS) side bath, Brazilian Redwood counter and settee tops,455, 6KW generator; new owner a/o mid
November 2015.

 

[MikeB]

> You have to wonder what moved to make the striker pin so high. Perhaps it's the cantilevered section of the floor between the frame and the skin
> that's sagged. I think that Orlando outfit adds stiffeners along the frame as a countermeasure. It probably involves gutting the coach.

The door is a mess. The hinges look like they’ve been repaired several times at the door and the coach. They are solid but cobbled and maybe out of
shape a bit. I replaced the pins and brass inserts but that didn’t do much. The original strike pin will allow some misalignment so I’m hoping
dropping the pin around 1/16” may give me reasonably effort latching.
--
M Beam
75’ Avion
TBI EBL , 3.70 LSD and other stuff
Zuki Sidekick,
Dozier Al