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A1971Blazer

10-14-2023 07:49 PM

Door Lock Pawl is Loose

I have the passenger side door on and lined up... I have new lock cylinders but I only have one pawl I took off an old door.
I put it on the new cylinder and it has a lot of play, like 1/4-3/8 back and forth movement with the key out.
I stuck it back on the old cylinder and it has a lot there too.
Should these be tight?
yes I did search....:lol:

LockDoc

10-14-2023 08:34 PM

Re: Door Lock Pawl is Loose

Quote:

Originally Posted by A1971Blazer (Post 9250540)

They have to have the free movement so you can turn them back to center to remove the key after you lock or unlock them.

LockDoc

A1971Blazer

10-14-2023 08:48 PM

Re: Door Lock Pawl is Loose

got it thanks !

LockDoc

10-14-2023 09:08 PM

Re: Door Lock Pawl is Loose

Quote:

Originally Posted by A1971Blazer (Post 9250561)

got it thanks !

No problem.

LockDoc

A1971Blazer

10-15-2023 03:41 PM

Re: Door Lock Pawl is Loose

I’ve installed the Altman EZ latch and the pawls are actually straight rather than having the 90 degree bend on the end…I found the new ones in the kit.
It works perfectly..

LockDoc

10-15-2023 04:29 PM

Re: Door Lock Pawl is Loose

Quote:

Originally Posted by A1971Blazer (Post 9250870)

I’ve installed the Altman EZ latch and the pawls are actually straight rather than having the 90 degree bend on the end…I found the new ones in the kit.
It works perfectly..

Good deal!

LockDoc

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