[Healeys] Door alignment shut alignment

[John Spaur]

Reducing the strike plate closing/latching force could require mechanical adjustments to the B pillar strike plate machine bolt holes to allow the strike plate to move outwards. Moving it outward might reduce the door latching force. This presumes that old/stiff door seals are not the issue.

 

Also, make sure the latching mechanism is working smoothly and is well lubed. The strike should be lubed and free to rotate slightly.

 

John Spaur

San Jose, CA

1962 BT7 with smooth closing doors :):):)

 

 

From: Healeys [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Bruce Steele
Sent: Saturday, February 9, 2019 9:15 AM
To: 'Healeys' <healeys at autox.team.net>
Subject: [Healeys] Door alignment shut alignment

 

Are there any tricks to adjusting the striker plate (BN4/BN6, BN7/BT7)?  My driver door needs to be adjusted to close easier, and it seems to be mostly a process of trial and error.  I’m wondering if there is a process that should be followed.

 

Thanks.

 

Bruce Steele

Brea, CA

1960 BN7

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