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Engine Door Latch

August 28, 2020, 10:50:49 pm

On the engine compartment of my 95 U-240 I have two(2) latches to hold it closed.  Most of the 90s and up have these latches.  Has any found a source for them.  Any part numbers other than FT numbers?  Both of mine are shot, can not repair.

Pat,

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Reply #1 – August 28, 2020, 10:56:22 pm

I don't think they are available anymore. There is a post on how to repair the latch, but my search didn't find it. Someone will maybe remember who posted it.

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Reply #2 – August 28, 2020, 11:53:29 pm

This was what I found...

Bay door where engine batteries are won't ooen

Engine Compartment Latch

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Reply #3 – August 29, 2020, 12:06:58 am

The post was about drilling out the rivets and repairing or replacing the spring and re-assembling.

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Reply #4 – August 29, 2020, 12:46:41 am

#465  The problem which has been eliminated is the "what did you do to your coach today" keeps you from finding something in a search unless you waste a lot of time finding it.


What did you do to your coach today IV

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Reply #5 – August 29, 2020, 09:44:07 am

I can't find the more detailed post, but Travelin' Man would know.

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Reply #6 – August 29, 2020, 10:21:16 am

Thanks for the responses,
  The pictures I posted is from older post/threads not mine.  I have only one latch, the other has been missing since I owned the MH.  The latch I have is worn out.  The lever that turns the shaft by pushing on a flat spot on the edge is just worn out.  My latch still has all the parts including the springs.  My bonnet is hinged like all the bay doors, I don't know if it will stay closed with no latches.  I must have a replacement option or some kind of DIY.

Ideas?

Pat,

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Reply #7 – August 29, 2020, 10:40:03 am

You need to post an actual picture of what you have, then some useful information can show up.

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Reply #8 – August 29, 2020, 11:16:42 am

That is the point I only have one(1) latch.  It is the same as in the two(2) pictures.  My mounting of the latch is different, but still the same latch.  This is some pictures.

Pat,

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Reply #9 – August 29, 2020, 11:30:48 am

If you have all the pieces, any wear can be corrected by welding, then re-grinding to the original shape.

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Reply #10 – August 29, 2020, 01:36:59 pm

You could try Visone or some of the other RV wrecking yards as the last option.

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Reply #11 – August 29, 2020, 02:40:29 pm

They have alot of U320 at Visone right now. Even a purple one

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Reply #12 – August 29, 2020, 04:44:47 pm

Here was my solution. Still working well after 3 years.

Curb side engine latch mounting failure

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