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T-handle latches [message #245876]

Mon, 31 March 2014 11:48

RandyM

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I am sure there is an easy solution and I am just missing it, but how do you remove the T-handle latches on the generator door or access hatch without destroying them. I have drilled out the rivets and the latch is loose in the hole, but unable to remove.

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Re: [GMCnet] T-handle latches [message #245879 is a reply to message #245876]

Mon, 31 March 2014 12:09

scott cowden

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Randy;

You may have already done this, but I think you remove the 'D' section[it pulls out of holes in the shaft] at the back of the handle and pull the shaft of the 'T' out the front.

Scott
'74 x-Glacier
Newmarket ON

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Re: T-handle latches [message #245880 is a reply to message #245876]

Mon, 31 March 2014 12:28

jknezek

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Yep. Got to get that pin out. Use lots of your favorite rust breaker and work at it. For mine some came out really easy and a few were just brutal.

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Jeremy Knezek
1976 Glenbrook
Birmingham, AL

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Re: T-handle latches [message #245881 is a reply to message #245876]

Mon, 31 March 2014 12:36

RandyM

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The D pin on the interior part of the latch, not the pin that is the "handle", correct?

I didn't try that since I was not sure if something was spring loaded or that was not what held the shaft in place.
I will give it a try.

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Re: T-handle latches [message #245882 is a reply to message #245876]

Mon, 31 March 2014 12:38

Jim Rountree

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On the backside push the spring out of the tee handle. may be stuck.

Jim Rountree San Antonio,TX 76 PB, 76 Royale RB

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Re: T-handle latches [message #245886 is a reply to message #245876]

Mon, 31 March 2014 13:21

RandyM

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I knew the answer was simple, just needed to ask the experts.
Worked great, now I can install on the loose door.

Jim I need to get with you sometime in the near future to help with a number of the simple questions that I have. I am sure that could save me a ton of time going down rabbit holes.

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Re: [GMCnet] T-handle latches [message #245906 is a reply to message #245876]

Mon, 31 March 2014 16:19

Mr ERFisher

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On Thu, Mar 31, 2014 at 9:48 AM, Randy Meek < randallmeek@sbcglobal.net >wrote:

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> I am sure there is an easy solution and I am just missing it, but how do
> you remove the T-handle latches on the generator door or access hatch
> without destroying them.

HERE YOU GO, make this tool

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/gmc-chemicals-and-tools/p54117-bruce-tara-teetool.html

ERF

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Re: [GMCnet] T-handle latches [message #245907 is a reply to message #245906]

Mon, 31 March 2014 16:26

kelvin

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On 3/31/2014 2:19 PM, gene Fisher wrote:
> On Thu, Mar 31, 2014 at 9:48 AM, Randy Meek < randallmeek@sbcglobal.net >wrote:
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>> I am sure there is an easy solution and I am just missing it, but how do
>> you remove the T-handle latches on the generator door or access hatch
>> without destroying them.
>
> HERE YOU GO, make this tool
>
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/gmc-chemicals-and-tools/p54117-bruce-tara-teetool.html
>
> ERF

Wow. I never even considerd that idea.

I pulled the tip of the spiral "spring" out of the tip of the T-handle.
It's not difficult to get out and just as easy to put back in . Seems
to me that's how it was designed to come apart. A pair of needle nose
pliers did the job.

Could be some folks over thinking the problem here - but hey - we all
love to make tools. :^)

Kelvin
'73 23' in Eugene, OR

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