73 Z door latch bushing thickness

[THE73Z]

Any one know the correct thickness of the rubber bushing (for lack of a better word) on the door latch where it contacts the striker plate?

EScanlon?

I'm trying to figure out if I can make one with heat shrink or vinyl tubing or if I have to scour the junk yards.

A picture would be wonderfull since I've never seen this piece of rubber before.

Thanks, Z

[THE73Z]

Somebody must be able to help me with this one.

Thanks, Z

[hls30.com]

I am not sure what you are talking about...I went to look ing the 240Z fiche-not clear, I will check my '73 tomorrow. I don't remember a piece of rubber in that area.

Will

[THE73Z]

Having never seen this part myself, I'm going off the following statement from EScanlon.

"If you'll look on the door mechanism, you'll note that the "rotary" part, the one that gets pushed by the latch on the car, has two lobes. The first lobe points straight down when the door is open, and the second is pointing at the door. The first lobe SHOULD have a rubber "coat". Almost like if it had been a piece of tubing that got stretched over the lobe. That's the rubber that finishes the "sound" proofing on the door."

This seems very likely to be the cause of a bad rattle I have with my otherwise perfectly aligned doors. Maybe I should just replace the latches - but something tell me junk yard latches won't be much better.

Thanks, Z

[hls30.com]

I'll go look at the door-but it sounds like yet another use for liquid electrical tape-just clean the "lobe" really well before applying.

Will

Enrique will jump in when he sees the thread...

[nwcubsman]

The wife has the car at work, but I'll look tonight and let you know if no-one else has responded.

Bryan

[THE73Z]

I'm starting to think along the lines of tool dip - but a picture would be really helpful. This is an otherwise really nicely restored/kept car and I don't want to do anything half-assed. At the same time, the rattle/clunk really detracts from the car's sex appeal.

Thanks for your help guys, Z

[Dtsnlvrs]

When we did my resto, I replaced latches and strikers...simply the right thing to do, and they are still available

[THE73Z]

When we did my resto, I replaced latches and strikers...simply the right thing to do, and they are still available

Ah, I didn't realize I could get them new - NOS? You wouldn't remember where you got them would you?

Thanks, Z

[Dtsnlvrs]

Both are still available from MSA.....however the latch is part of a door latch assy that is quite pricey ($100 or more) and requires the door to be disassembled, but woth it IMHO

[THE73Z]

Both are still available from MSA.....however the latch is part of a door latch assy that is quite pricey ($100 or more) and requires the door to be disassembled, but woth it IMHO

Thanks Russ, I'll look into it. Z

[EScanlon]

These are not the best pictures but hopefully they'll illustrate what's being discussed. Sorry about the focus, it's darn near impossible to focus in the dark!

If you look at the 2 "lobes" of the latch, you'll note that one of them has rubber on it. At least on one that hasn't lost it's coating.

I think I erred in saying it's the first lobe, it's actually the one in the "6 o'clock" position.

Hope this helps.

Enrique