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TR2/3/3A Securing Door handle shaft

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GTP1960

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Jedi Knight
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Just got a new set of door handles from Moss.
Surprisingly, they did not come with the spring clip fastners, or even the nuts & washers to hold the studs in place.

can't find that spring clip in the catalogs. (I tore the old ones up getting them off)
But I did find an old thread (2011). Where John, CJD, posted a cotter pin pic.
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Wondering if that ever gave you any trouble?

or any other solution, or source for those clips.

thanks and best regards,
 
FWIW, I found a split lock washer that was just the right diameter to fit tightly over the square shaft. Worked great for a lot of years.

On an amusing note, TRF has them listed as being on sale, but "Not Yet Available" ;)
 
TR3driver said:
FWIW, I found a split lock washer that was just the right diameter to fit tightly over the square shaft. Worked great for a lot of years.

On an amusing note, TRF has them listed as being on sale, but "Not Yet Available" ;)
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Thx Randall, that worked well.
 
Hey Guy,

I took that picture in 2011...and I sold the car this year with the cotter keys still solid as ever. I wish I could say it was my idea, but ISTR the handles had the cotter keys when I bought the car.
 
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