Shoehorn

I was doing some research in the archived files here about when the outer door handle on my 80 Vette doesn't open the door but the inner does. I cannot figure out how to adjust the threaded rod that I need to. I can see where it attaches to the handle on the outside and where it connects but I can't see how to get it off so I can thread it down some more in order to work. My Haynes manual has nothing in it about the working mechanism to mine which is electric windows and door locks. Input any one, pictures would be might helpful, thank you.

Jack71

If I remember correctly, I had to unbolt the latch mechanism. The rod had retaining clips on the end by the latch.

Shoehorn

The rod drops down from the outside latch mechanism and is threaded down at the bottom. The part that it's screwed through on the bottom seems to be a part you can't remove as the rod is screwed through it and then that part goes to the arm that unlatches the door latch. Up at the top of the rod it goes into the outside handle so I am not sure how to get it loose. There are 2 big nuts that seem to drop down from the outside door handle is that how you get the handle loose and if so is that the way to adjust the rod length?


[Modified by Shoehorn, 7:23 PM 4/4/2004]

SLine78

Remove the Rod Lock Clip (shown below) from the end of the Rod Swivel Pin, which is the part threaded onto the door handle rod. Once the clip is removed you can seperate the Rod Swivel Pin from the linkage and the twist it to thread it up or down as need for your adjustment.



Mike

Larry B.

There is a clip holding the rod at the handle. They are a real pain to get to, you have to remove the door panel and the anti-theft cover... Then the fun begins. Puts a new meaning to skinned fingers and knuckles. :lolg:


[Modified by bluevetteman, 3:09 PM 4/4/2004]

Shoehorn

I have it open but I cannot see the clips you mentioned. I see the rod going to the threaded part and then going up to the latch and then I see where it connects to the latch but I do not see the clip you mentioned anywhere????

GTR1999

In your top picture you can see the rod with the threaded pin on it. The end of the pin is slotted and those clips in the other picture lock it in, the clips slide on the end of the lever that the rod pin is in. There is a little tab on the back that locks it in place. You have to clean away the grease,use carb cleaner and you'll see the clip. Slide it out until the pin is free,adjust the pin up/down then slide the clip back to pickup the pin slot. I like to remove the whole latch assembly,outer handle,clips and clean them all. Lube them with white grease and then adjust them-both inside and outside -locks and opening throw. Don;t close the door until you have them right or it may be jammed shut. Use a screwdriver to latch the mechanism and adjust it.
Gary

Shoehorn

Got it done, door handle works, lock works and thanks for the help all. :thumbs: