Door Slam
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Door Slam
I have a 81 F350 and I have to slam the door as hard as i can to get it to shut. Not sure why at this point other than it's a Ford. I seriously have to use all my might to get the door to latch.
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usually a problem i see on chevys. Check the alignment, most likely its off as the door hinges havent been properly maintained and are worn and sagging.
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Sounds like something is slightly out of alignment or the latch mechanism is in serious need of some lubrication.
If you keep slamming it eventually it's going to crack the sheet metal where the latch pin is mounted, so you might want to figure it out before that happens.
If you keep slamming it eventually it's going to crack the sheet metal where the latch pin is mounted, so you might want to figure it out before that happens.
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If you're sure it's not the alignment, check the lock pin.
I'm not sure how an '81 Ford's is mounted, but most have adjustment built in to their mount, allowing them to be positioned further inboard or outboard.
If the driver, as a habit, slams the door even when it's not needed to get it to latch, it can knock the pin inboard, requiring you to slam it to get it to latch.
I'm not sure how an '81 Ford's is mounted, but most have adjustment built in to their mount, allowing them to be positioned further inboard or outboard.
If the driver, as a habit, slams the door even when it's not needed to get it to latch, it can knock the pin inboard, requiring you to slam it to get it to latch.