Lawson Cox
Well-known member
I must be getting old, because I am getting a little jittery undertaking this seemingly straightforward task. I have everything disconnected I believe. Three screws at the triangular inside end and 4-5 on the lock itself at the other end, on the inside and the ones on the door edge where the tongue sticks out and latches. (I may be off on the screw count, but I do not have the lock in hand to be exact.)
Everything is still "tighter than Dicks Hatband", as my Daddy used to say. I can't get anything to budge. I am, however, beginning to get "weaker than cat pee", to use another one of Dad's gems.
Maybe in the intervening 90 years since installation a little rust has accumulated and is prohibiting movement. I'll use some gentle judicious tapping with a small hammer and see if that will do the trick.
There does not appear to be any hidden springs that I should be aware of but it never hurts to ask.
All hints, suggestions and forewarnings greatly appreciated.
Everything is still "tighter than Dicks Hatband", as my Daddy used to say. I can't get anything to budge. I am, however, beginning to get "weaker than cat pee", to use another one of Dad's gems.
Maybe in the intervening 90 years since installation a little rust has accumulated and is prohibiting movement. I'll use some gentle judicious tapping with a small hammer and see if that will do the trick.
There does not appear to be any hidden springs that I should be aware of but it never hurts to ask.
All hints, suggestions and forewarnings greatly appreciated.
