Rosbif Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 A question that might be too obvious to you but I would like to have your comments, please.What does the slider do that is part of the strike plate P/N 607862. they are fitted to my car and wonder what they are for and should they be oiled /greased. (dizzy) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 They are to help the striker plate be a snug, rattle-free (!!) fit inside the lock plate. They should be relatively free-moving against spring tension. They do appreciate lubrication and should be oiled/greased regularly, along with a smear of grease on the top surface of the striker plate to help the door opening/closing action.Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosbif Posted November 24, 2017 Author Share Posted November 24, 2017 Thanks Nick. On my hit list for tomorrow.I'll sleep wiser tonight.(sleep) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 And to add it stops the door lifting and disengaging the cam lock from the strikeras it is sprung to close the 'gap' its quite important its free and the spring returns the wedge , springs fail and are not available, I have with a bit of reforming managed to repair some with springs from an assortment box or even the odd retractable ball pen.pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosbif Posted November 24, 2017 Author Share Posted November 24, 2017 Thanks for additional info Pete. I only noticed the wedge on the passenger side today when adjusting the plate,. It didn't seem to spring back easily so a good clean and oil to start with . If that doesn't do the trick I'll be raiding my stock of biros.I suppose I should look at the driver's side as well 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosbif Posted November 25, 2017 Author Share Posted November 25, 2017 All sorted. Both needed a squirt of WD40 to ease them, they had been greased at some point or oil that was now sticking rather than sliding.Damn I didn't have to dismantle loads of biros to find suitable springs! (ondrugs) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 Thats a good resulttip oil everything that moves where ever its hidingpete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosbif Posted November 26, 2017 Author Share Posted November 26, 2017 Yea oiling can become addictive. Oiled the trunnions,dash pot, distributor and greased the rear wheel bearings.On to the diff next to top up, no drain plug though b#@@£&. (mad) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 i was thinking door hinges , locks , throttle linkages , handbrake lever and ratchet, and all thingsgenerally need de squeaking and always get forgotten , the list is endless but a regular squirt keeps the abandoned and often hidden things running remarkable more smoothlyso its a john wayne stance with grease in one hand and oily mitts in the other Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosbif Posted November 27, 2017 Author Share Posted November 27, 2017 Wouldn't it be easier to buy an inflatable swimming pool, fill it with oil and dunk the whole car (wink)You are right Pete there is a long list of items that could do with a drop of oil that get forgotten/missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 https://youtu.be/8tTPoPKOhUM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosbif Posted November 29, 2017 Author Share Posted November 29, 2017 She shouldn't do it at the pumps as people might slip on it. Other than that can't see anything wrong (cool) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty71 Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 Do not forget to replace the rubber gaskets behind the striker plates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosbif Posted December 4, 2017 Author Share Posted December 4, 2017 Quoted from scotty71 Do not forget to replace the rubber gaskets behind the striker plates I didn't actually dismantle the plate just squirted WD40 at the slider. I don't even know if the rubber gasket is there or not. (think)What the eye doesn't see (or not see) the heart doesn't miss.(cool) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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