| Re: [GMCnet] Do I have to slam the door? [message #77837] |
Wed, 24 March 2010 11:32  |
rallymaster
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I installed one of Jim's door pins, but how do I adjust it properly? The
door catches so it won't fall open, but it doesn't latch fully closed.
Do I move the pin inward or outward a little? My thought was to move it
out a bit, but don't want to keep re-doing it every so often.
Thanks,
ronc
On Wed, 24 Mar 2010 06:11:01 -0500 Ken Burton <n9cv@comcast.net> writes:
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> WD0AFQ wrote on Tue, 23 March 2010 19:07
> > Tom, our's used to be like that. Not any more. Call Jim K. and get
> one of the door pins that he sells. I can shut our door with one
> finger now and Teri is happy.
> > Dan
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> Yes and when you visit Dan and Teri, DO NOT SLAM his door or you
> will hear about it. He told me at least 3 times not to slam his door
> but it is an old habit and hard to break.
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> Ken Burton - N9KB
> 76 Palm Beach
> Hebron, Indiana
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Ron & Linda Clark
1978 Eleganza II
North Plains, ORYGUN
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| Re: [GMCnet] Do I have to slam the door? [message #77910 is a reply to message #77899] |
Wed, 24 March 2010 17:36  |
GMCWiperMan
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In the interests of fairness, it should be remembered that Bill Bramlett was
the originator of the one-piece door striker. He brought me one at a rally
years ago, insisting that I install it. I didn't for a couple of years
because I thought our door closed pretty nicely. Something finally
stimulated me to put it on & adjust it -- no problem. It was astounding
what the effect was! Suddenly the door closed like a new Cadillac's.
As usual, Bill wouldn't take anything for it. I don't know the details, but
I suspect he finally just told Burt & Faye to start making them 'cause he
didn't want to fool with it any more.
It should be called the Bramlett Striker or some such.
Ken H.
On Wed, Mar 24, 2010 at 5:37 PM, Dan Gregg <gregg_dan@hotmail.com> wrote:
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> I was honored to purchase the first pin that Bert built. I had to work with
> it. I have not re curved the door, even though I need to. After fiddling
> with it for a while I hit the "sweet spot". One finger closes our coach
> door. Teri was always upset because I slammed the door. Now, Teri is a happy
> lady. I can not tell you how to adjust it properly. I just tinkered with it
> til I got it right, then I tightened the screws as tight as I could get
> them. Jim K. sells the ones that the Curtis' make. It is a one piece thing
> where the original pin was two and mine had collapsed.
> Dan
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| Re: [GMCnet] Do I have to slam the door? [message #77921 is a reply to message #77837] |
Wed, 24 March 2010 20:25 |
Dave Wilson
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| rallymaster wrote on Wed, 24 March 2010 11:32 |
I installed one of Jim's door pins, but how do I adjust it properly? The
door catches so it won't fall open, but it doesn't latch fully closed.
Do I move the pin inward or outward a little? My thought was to move it
out a bit, but don't want to keep re-doing it every so often.
Thanks,
ronc
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Ron, I'm not familiar with the new pin (or striker as we call it at Ford), but have you tried altering the door latch position? My Dad and I have adjusted that over the years and left the pin alone to remedy any closing problems. The 4 screws on the metal door frame can be loosened, then the latch mechanism can be moved towards the inside of coach (when door is closed) or out. It never takes too much movement for us to usually work it out.
Is the new pin offset from the original position? If its moved outboard, then I would guess the latch mechanism has to be adjusted outboard as well.
Dave Wilson
'77 Eleganza II
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| Re: [GMCnet] Do I have to slam the door? [message #77925 is a reply to message #77921] |
Wed, 24 March 2010 20:41 |
Ken Burton
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| Dave Wilson wrote on Wed, 24 March 2010 20:25 |
| rallymaster wrote on Wed, 24 March 2010 11:32 |
I installed one of Jim's door pins, but how do I adjust it properly? The
door catches so it won't fall open, but it doesn't latch fully closed.
Do I move the pin inward or outward a little? My thought was to move it
out a bit, but don't want to keep re-doing it every so often.
Thanks,
ronc
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Ron, I'm not familiar with the new pin (or striker as we call it at Ford), but have you tried altering the door latch position? My Dad and I have adjusted that over the years and left the pin alone to remedy any closing problems. The 4 screws on the metal door frame can be loosened, then the latch mechanism can be moved towards the inside of coach (when door is closed) or out. It never takes too much movement for us to usually work it out.
Is the new pin offset from the original position? If its moved outboard, then I would guess the latch mechanism has to be adjusted outboard as well.
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Two things the Bill and / or Bert found is the original pin was s not solid but instead had a rubber collar covered by a thin steel striking surface. The rubber under the striking surface has deteriorated over the years causing it not to engage the latch correctly anymore. They other thing they discovered is many of the pins which were welded to the plates are now loose. These welds obviously broke over the years.
The new/rebuilt pin is solid with no rubber and the weld is strengthened so it will not break.
Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana
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