Gas Door- Whats Wrong Here

[Melloj123]

The lock tab does not contact the upper tab I have had this in every configuration . It was ok before i took it apart for paint. Whats wrong/

 

[B y r o n]

The upper tab is supposed to have a bumper installed in the hole that rests against the back of th door. The latch lever goes behind the back lever to lock the door.

 

[brian]

The pawl on the lock doesn't look like the correct length.

 

[charliemeyer007]

The widget arm on the maniform is got bent.

 

[Melloj123]

I welded an extension on the cylinder pawl but it does not secure the door closed,, Is the pawl suppose to behind the front tab or the rear tab. Is the rubber necessary for anything oyher than a cushion for the door ?

 

[1969FJ]

From your pics, and the ones that work, your pawl appears shorter hence the reach.

 

[pb4ugo]

The door rests on the rubber pad, the latch catches on the tab behind the one with the rubber pad.