1936 driver side door latch

[Tudie 36]

My spring was broken, have two, now one new one because I over loaded , as usual for me. Can’t determine what keeps the coiled spring in place behind the striker. I’ve googled pictures, dropped the spring back like it was but can’t tell what to lay it against behind the striker? Anybody? Help. Thanks, Greg. The picture is not my part. Just for example

 

[stingywrap]

It sounds like you're describing a situation with a coiled spring in some kind of mechanism, possibly related to a latch or a striker. Without seeing the specific mechanism you're working with, it's a bit challenging to provide precise guidance.

 

[petehoovie]

My spring was broken, have two, now one new one because I over loaded , as usual for me. Can’t determine what keeps the coiled spring in place behind the striker. I’ve googled pictures, dropped the spring back like it was but can’t tell what to lay it against behind the striker? Anybody? Help. Thanks, Greg. The picture is not my part. Just for example

 

[deuce lover]

You need this clip that slips thru the slot on the frame and holds the spring in place. Some vendors may have them or you possibly can fabricate one.
Maybe this 2nd pic is better.You can see that once the spring is in that clip ,the clip is pinched shut.

 

[Tudie 36]

I knew something was missing, couldn’t find anything in the bottom of the door, I’ll look for it this afternoon. Thanks

 

[TerryOH]

The clip you need is not an original part of the latch. It is a repair part, the original was part of the housing that has broken off. So the repair part will not be found in the bottom of the door.

 

[rich b]

Maybe a little clearer picture. The arrow points to the original ears that retain the spring. Many times these ears break off when spread to replace a broken spring. The piece that Deuce posted is a repair piece made take the place of the broken ears.

 

[Planojc]

Rich b's picture is the way it should go in. I just replaced both of mine in my 35 and its not easy. You need to spread those tabs apart and compress the spring using vise grips, then twist it into place.

 

[petehoovie]

You need this clip that slips thru the slot on the frame and holds the spring in place. Some vendors may have them or you possibly can fabricate one.
Maybe this 2nd pic is better.You can see that once the spring is in that clip ,the clip is pinched shut.

 

[petehoovie]

Maybe a little clearer picture. The arrow points to the original ears that retain the spring. Many times these ears break off when spread to replace a broken spring. The piece that Deuce posted is a repair piece made take the place of the broken ears.

 

[Tudie 36]

The tabs are good, marked in red, the blue area is what I was struggling with. By this picture my spring must have been upside down. The little rubber piece at the striker was also gone, I made one. I’m going to try it again. The door worked perfect before, I would show it to interested parties how nicely it open and closed. The only thing I can see would hold the little crooked S shape of coil is the end of striker, I’ve tried it both ways and it kicks back out. I’ll post results later

 

[Tudie 36]

Thanks, where exactly did you rest the end of the coil? Will it find its sweet spot on its own? Like.. hey I didn’t pop out! This is it!

 

[petehoovie]

The tabs are good, marked in red, the blue area is what I was struggling with. By this picture my spring must have been upside down. The little rubber piece at the striker was also gone, I made one. I’m going to try it again. The door worked perfect before, I would show it to interested parties how nicely it open and closed. The only thing I can see would hold the little crooked S shape of coil is the end of striker, I’ve tried it both ways and it kicks back out. I’ll post results later

 

[rich b]

Not the best pictures; but the end of the spring sits against the striker and is trapped in place.

 

[Steve in Denver]

When I replaced my springs, one of the holding tabs broke off so I cut the other one off and welded new pieces of metal back in and bent it to replicate the original. Sorry, I did not get pictures.

 

[petehoovie]

Not the best pictures; but the end of the spring sits against the striker and is trapped in place.

 

[Tudie 36]

Thanks, I can see it. You did good to get a picture, I can’t even see with my flashlight. Dropping the wife off at the craft show then headed home to do some of my own crafting. Thanks

 

[Tudie 36]

Thanks all for the help, my friend lent a hand and another set of eyes. Got it on. Works great again. Now to the next issue. I’m sure we’ll talk later. HaHa