The tongue on the lever that goes into the locking mechanism collapsed back into the level and stopped making adequate contact with the locking mechanism. I tried to pull it out and it actually came out all together. The level is very loose, it must have had a bushing or similar thing that is now worn out. Can the lever be replaced? This is a JW handle. 10" from end to end, holes 4" apart. There is a key lock on the other side that is not needed. The door services a small balcony off of a master bedroom.
Amesbury Door Hardware, Sioux Falls, SD Patent D466787
Door handle
Handy Person from Columbus, Indiana
Aug 5, 2023 10:58 am
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Bob from SWISCO
Aug 5, 2023 8:21 pm
Thanks for posting. The 82-107 Thumb Lever can likely work as a substitute, but I am afraid it only comes in white. You could also consider all-new handle sets: see our 82-089 or 82-090, depending on the finish you prefer. Note too that there's a chance the thumb lever broke due to the mortise lock it interacts with being broken. To test this, remove the handle set from the door and try manually 'throwing' the lock with a slotted screwdriver. If it doesn't budge, then you know the lock needs to be replaced as well.
Handy Person from Columbus, Indiana
Aug 5, 2023 11:07 pm
The locking mechanism seems to work fine with a screw driver and the anti-slam button depressed. I believe the lever pin was loose and recessed too far to adequately to work the lock. The replacement handles offered are only 8 1/2". Are there any compatible replacement handles that are 10" wide? Thanks.
Bob from SWISCO
Aug 6, 2023 9:24 pm
Thanks for posting. I'm afraid we don't have handle sets like this with a base plate that long, but keep in mind that won't affect compatibility with your door in any way. What matters is the hole spacing, or the distance between the center of each mounting hole. So long as the hole spacing is 3-15/16", then the 82-089 or 82-090 would work for you.
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