Re: I'd like to be able to lock my doors, so.......
Posted by HH56 On 2010/10/22 18:55:09
I don't have a catch assy handy but here is a picture of handle showing those parts. There is not much to lube on this part. S.M. suggests lubriplate on the moving parts of catch.
When you remove the handle, you will see a lever arrangement centered in the hole the metal piece from handle inserts into and collar pushes against. With door closed, push against that lever with a screwdriver or other tool and see if the door opens easier than with the pushbutton. If there is no difference, then possibly the striker is too tight or the catch assy is in need of alignment or service. If it does open easier, then when you reassemble the handle into door, move the collar just a slight bit closer to the catch lever.
When you disassemble the handle, suggest using some PB Blaster on the set screw on collar. Screw & collar are both steel and probably rusted. You may even have to use some heat on the collar. Whatever you do, make sure the allen wrench is new or in excellent condition with sharp edges on the hex so it will not slip inside the screw socket. If you strip that socket head, it will be extremely difficult to remove or adjust if needed.
The long metal piece will come off lock cylinder if necessary. It is a combination of press fit and a recessed center section. It may give you some trouble removing without damaging the pot metal ears on cylinder so be careful to back up the side opposite your press.
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When you remove the handle, you will see a lever arrangement centered in the hole the metal piece from handle inserts into and collar pushes against. With door closed, push against that lever with a screwdriver or other tool and see if the door opens easier than with the pushbutton. If there is no difference, then possibly the striker is too tight or the catch assy is in need of alignment or service. If it does open easier, then when you reassemble the handle into door, move the collar just a slight bit closer to the catch lever.
When you disassemble the handle, suggest using some PB Blaster on the set screw on collar. Screw & collar are both steel and probably rusted. You may even have to use some heat on the collar. Whatever you do, make sure the allen wrench is new or in excellent condition with sharp edges on the hex so it will not slip inside the screw socket. If you strip that socket head, it will be extremely difficult to remove or adjust if needed.
The long metal piece will come off lock cylinder if necessary. It is a combination of press fit and a recessed center section. It may give you some trouble removing without damaging the pot metal ears on cylinder so be careful to back up the side opposite your press.
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