WTB: Door Lock Mechanism

[mr-ace-k]

Chasing a door lock mechanism as my drivers side does not lock. 1971 Datsun 240z

The spring that locks/releases the connecting rod to the door knob is broken and stuck in the unlock position. I've tried the usual online places such as MSA, vintagezparts, black dragon, Moorabbin Auto Spares and eBay but come up empty handed.

I've attached an image for reference.

 

[Daalp1]

I had a similar issue and put up nearly the exact same post as you. However I ended fixing the issue as the problem was the three screws which held the mechanism in place, they were incorrect lengths and was preventing the door from locking. Try mucking around with these in the meantime hunting your part. Check out this (last comment):

http://www.classiczcars.com/topic/26920-door-lock-problems-driving-me-nuts-1971-240z/

[mr-ace-k]

I had a similar issue and put up nearly the exact same post as you. However I ended fixing the issue as the problem was the three screws which held the mechanism in place, they were incorrect lengths and was preventing the door from locking. Try mucking around with these in the meantime hunting your part. Check out this (last comment):

http://www.classiczcars.com/topic/26920-door-lock-problems-driving-me-nuts-1971-240z/

 

I'll try mate, but the actual spring in the door is broken. I've had an auto locksmith look at it as well as the guy installing my alarm have both confirmed its broken and needs to be replaced for it to work.

[zeds4ever]

 

 

                        Mate if a 260Z door unit can be useful I might be able to help you out.

 

                                                                Regards:Alan.

 

                                                       

[PeterAllen]

Not trying to be smart but have you tried Bunnings? I fitted some return springs to my Wilwood Parking Brake and they had a good range of tension and compression springs.

 

If you just need a tension spring - if necessary cut it to length and bend a new hook on the cut end with a pair of long nose pliers. If it's the pawl spring then you're RS.

[mr-ace-k]

 

                        Mate if a 260Z door unit can be useful I might be able to help you out.

 

                                                                Regards:Alan.

 

                                                     

Thanks Alan, I'll suss it out if it will fit

[mr-ace-k]

Not trying to be smart but have you tried Bunnings? I fitted some return springs to my Wilwood Parking Brake and they had a good range of tension and compression springs.

 

If you just need a tension spring - if necessary cut it to length and bend a new hook on the cut end with a pair of long nose pliers. If it's the pawl spring they you're RS.

 

Thanks mate. Will do some more looking around and get locksmith to have closer look if can be repaired.

[zeds4ever]

 

                  Had a closer look at door lock , turns out that it is passenger side. However if lock is the same type as the one in the pics iv'e included

               

                  you should be able to interchange the springs ,etc as they are interchangeable IE l & R are the same configuration from what I can see.

 

                                              Regards:Alan.

 

           

[zeds4ever]

 

 

          G'day mate, don't know if you are still after door lock parts but I found a passenger side unit from

          which I think you can use parts to suit your needs. See pics.

 

                              Regards:Alan.

 

                                 

[mr-ace-k]

All fixed. The inside door handle connecting rod was pulled to tight therefore the mechanism wouldn't allow any travel of the door lock to the lock position.