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Marvin · 05-26-2001, 08:33 AM

Don,

I would try the spring first and an easy way to tell if it is the spring is to get a SMALL punch and lightly tap the spring "leg", which locks it into the frame, up just a little, replace the locking lever and see it this helps. If it does, replace the spring. I have seen where the spring has actually worn the top surface off, or flattened it just enough to cause the locking lever to be loose.

If this does not work, it is probably the locking lever arm is bent out a little as Patrick said. Take a look closely at the arm to see if it bent or straight.

Marvin

05-26-2001, 08:33 AM	#5
Marvin User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Upstate S.C. Posts: 1,132 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Locking Bolt Don, I would try the spring first and an easy way to tell if it is the spring is to get a SMALL punch and lightly tap the spring "leg", which locks it into the frame, up just a little, replace the locking lever and see it this helps. If it does, replace the spring. I have seen where the spring has actually worn the top surface off, or flattened it just enough to cause the locking lever to be loose. If this does not work, it is probably the locking lever arm is bent out a little as Patrick said. Take a look closely at the arm to see if it bent or straight. Marvin