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Date:         Sun, 4 Apr 2010 18:08:49 -0700
Reply-To:     Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA>
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From:         Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA>
Subject:      Re: sliding door lock spring.
Comments: To: Geo <ahwahneevw@GMAIL.COM>
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It provides that "return to position" force on lock barrel. The
resistance partially felt when turning the key.


check out the pics:
http://shufti.wordpress.com/2010/03/05/lock-info/


alistair
'86 syncro 7  passenger
'82 westy, diesel converted to gas in '94
http://www.members.shaw.ca/albell/
http://shufti.wordpress.com


On 4-Apr-10, at 5:57 PM, Geo wrote:


On 4/4/10, Alan Felder <dieseldoofus@gmail.com> wrote:
> ... the one on the end of the lock CYLIINDER, way inside the door
> handle.


What does that spring do?  Or more to the point, what happens if it is
missing or broken?  I have a problem with the handle and wondering.
Thanks!


Geo
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