Geoff359 Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 Does anyone happen to have a photo of the door card with the conical springs installed, before the handles are put on? I'm having trouble deciding how much of the spring should poke through the hole from behind. Roger Williamson in his book suggests half a turn to hold them in place but i'm frightened it's going to split the trim when fitted to the door! Any advice welcomed. Geoff Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trerynn Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 May be this is all wrong but I have fitted the springs narrow end to door frame, that way they hold onto the spindels and do not fall off. The springs do seem to be too long and strong for the application, cutting off one turn from the wide end makes the fitting of the card and handles a less difficult task. No rattles, distotion of trim panels and handles seat well to the trim. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlanT Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 There is a clear diagram in my workshop manual that shows the big end nearest to the handle. This is also how my memory says they should go. The previous post about reducing the force generated by these springs may also have a point. My old door cards were mishaped because of the spring pressure. Al. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Brabazon Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 Hi, I adjusted the spring pressure until it was just enough to hold the door card next to the escutcheon. Like above I had the big end of the spring next to the handle. Steve Click on thumbnail Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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