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I used the stiff wire method through the access panel and pulled it right up to the switch hole from the outside . Then just line up the one rivet hole so you can rivet and remove the wire and finish up. Not hard to do once you learn the trick.
I used the stiff wire method through the access panel and pulled it right up to the switch hole from the outside . Then just line up the one rivet hole so you can rivet and remove the wire and finish up. Not hard to do once you learn the trick.
Hi bj1k ...Thank you very much!! I will be doing it this way too...It seems very easy now that i keep reading it .
yes, they have to come out so you can insert your new rivets
If you are worried about the drill skipping you can protect the paint in the jambs w/ a few layers of tape.
don't forget new wire terminals, Willcox has 'em if you didnt get some already.
see the string where the lower rivet is? attached to that is a length of dental floss. That's what you tie to the stiff wire when you push it thru to 3BM cavity. Once the wire/floss is thru then tie your knotted string w/ the plate to the floss and feed the whole mess back to the door jamb.
easy stuff, just don't drop your new plate in the hole
suggest you take pics as you do your job. Add your tips, suggestions and lessons learned to this thread for the next guy that needs to make this repair. Everyone always finds a shortcut and someone else is bound to dig up this old thread another 5 yrs from now.
Hi Ed T. Yes i did order the new wire terminals through Ecklers. So waiting for them to come on the mail. I have to buy new hacksaw blades to saw the bracket. I do have a sawsall but not sure if that will be any good. And yes when im drilling out the old rivets i use tape around the area like u said. Also what did u use for the stiff wire?
05-02-2017, 02:19 PM
