Door Alignment

[myoldjalopy]

Hi,
Trying to improve the alignment of my front doors. I have adjusted the striker plate so that it fits perfectly, but it is rather hard to close - involves slamming the door, which is obviously not good.
Question - will moving the pin socket below the striker plate help in any way? I should add that the draught exluder rubbers around and on the door bottoms are new which is probably part of the problem.
Thanks,
Pete

[SteveClem]

I had the same issue with my Austin after fitting new door rubbers. With use it will probably improve. I was advised to smear the rubbers with Vaseline, not sure that it made much difference!

[myoldjalopy]

Well yes, Steve. Thank you , but that doesn't answer my question about moving the pin socket.......
Anyone else?

[les]

The socket should be at the same level as the pin when you are happy with the door height. It won't help with the shutting. Fit the old rubbers.

[myoldjalopy]

Not possible.......the new rubbers were fitted because the old ones had fallen to pieces - literally

[SteveClem]

Back to Vaseline?

[bmcecosse]

The pin needs to line up accurately with the socket. Try with seals removed - does it shut well and nicely aligned then ?

[myoldjalopy]

Will check when I get a chance next.............

[myoldjalopy]

A-hee hee! Turns out the kick plate screws weren't tight enough. Tightened them up, a little more adjustment on the striker plate and jobs a good 'un!

[bmcecosse]

Great success - well done.