Rebuilding door latches

[meworrynot]

Can the door latches be taken apart and re-built in the entry doors? The handle on the inside just hangs loose like there are broken springs inside. Makes the door hard to latch closed.

[bdpreece]

Short answer yes. You might want to go here Hardware, Locks, Handles, Props, Storage and see if they have either parts or a whole lock like yours. Yours should have a manufactures name on it somewhere. Most likely either Bargman or Trimark.

[meworrynot]

I was able to rebuild the locks today. There are 2 springs inside if you take off the inner part of the lock (bargman L 300 lock) that return the handle to the neutral position. I replaced both springs and cleaned out the old sticky grease. Fresh grease and it works like new.

[floridaflash]

Originally Posted by meworrynot

I was able to rebuild the locks today. There are 2 springs inside if you take off the inner part of the lock (bargman L 300 lock) that return the handle to the neutral position. I replaced both springs and cleaned out the old sticky grease. Fresh grease and it works like new.

I'm having the same problem. Where did you source the springs?
David

[meworrynot]

Originally Posted by floridaflash

I'm having the same problem. Where did you source the springs?
David

I found them at a local hardware store, they have several fastener drawers full of them, and I matched them up. They are about an inch long, and a quarter inch across the top. They push the latch mechanism to the neutral position. I just took off the inside of the lock, and they were in front of me. Hope this helps.