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laith



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PostPosted: Wed Nov 16, 2011 10:51 am    Post subject: Thing Door Handles Reply with quote

Are the Thing exterior door handles common to any other aircooled? My pass front has issues with latching (been this way for 20+ years) and will only stay latched if it is locked. May take it apart this weekend to see excatly what is up.
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Jon
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PostPosted: Wed Nov 16, 2011 11:23 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Mine had issues staying closed too. I took them out and gave them a good cleaning with brake cleaner, then lubed them up and put them back. They all work like new now.
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laith



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PostPosted: Wed Nov 16, 2011 11:25 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thansk for the encouraging words!
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Bob F



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PostPosted: Wed Nov 16, 2011 11:27 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Also check the striker adjustment. It may be set a little too tight or out of alignment. As Jon says, it probably just needs cleaning and lubrication.
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laith



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PostPosted: Tue Dec 27, 2011 10:12 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Had a little free time last night so I played with the door handles. Just like Jon said, they worked great after cleaning a couple of decades of crud from them. Thanks for the advice!
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PostPosted: Tue Dec 27, 2011 11:16 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Cool Anytime
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