Screens door latch broken

A home owner from Harlan, IA says:

October 25, 2014

On the Underside of the outdoor pull latch is stamped Ideal DX-1 and D-423-320. Inside the latch is a coil spring that is broken. Is that the only spring that is to be in the latch? The latch is well made and I would like to repair If possible.

Tom from SWISCO responded:

October 29, 2014

I'm not sure what you have, exactly. Is it something like our 40-038? If you aren't sure, can I see a few pictures? I'd like to see the coil spring and the latch set itself.

A quick learner says:

November 3, 2014

Hi Tom. I looked up the 40-038 part and compared it to what I have.

Length is 2 7/32", Head is 5/16" diameter, there is no flat portion, the end opposite the head is 5/32" diameter, the end next to the head is 7/32" diameter and the taper from 5/32" to 7/32" is 1" from the end of the head. Next to the head is a stop that is 7/16" diameter.

The spring looks just like the spring shown on the 40-038. I will try to attach a couple of pictures. Thanks! The pictures are 012.JPG and 013.JPG

User submitted a photo of storm door hardware.

Dave Sr. from SWISCO responded:

November 4, 2014

Ah, I see. I'm afraid we do not carry a spindle and spring like yours by itself. You may want to consider replacing the complete lock set on your door. Looking at your photo, the handle set resembles our 40-152. Look it over and see what you think.

Storm Door Handle Spindle

40-038

$3.20

Pull Handle Set, 1-3/4"

40-152

$27.42

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