jduarte Posted April 27, 2018 Report Share Posted April 27, 2018 I purchased my 521 and the driver door would not open with the current door handle. Upon further inspection, the outer door handle had a broken leg which hits the latch to open. I replaced it by buying a used one. The other day the used one broke too which looks like a very poor design by Datsun. Does anyone have a permanent remedy for this problem? 1 Quote Link to comment
Roadster-ka Posted April 27, 2018 Report Share Posted April 27, 2018 May still be available from dealer. 510 handles were available last year. 1 Quote Link to comment
d.p Posted April 27, 2018 Report Share Posted April 27, 2018 This what you are referring to? If so a new striker may solve it? I see them on ebay every so often. Quote Link to comment
Crashtd420 Posted April 27, 2018 Report Share Posted April 27, 2018 I would take that entire mechanism out that dp posted a pic off.... See how the release mechanism is functioning.... if it's smooth or not.... Sounds likes it's taking too much force to make it release.... It should almost be effortless to pop the door open... Also make sure your not fighting the lock mechanism... 1 Quote Link to comment
jduarte Posted April 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2018 You have solved the problem d.p. The problem is the area you circled in red. Mine does not have that so the latch leg and door handle leg make contact which was opening the door. As Crashtd420 referred to, it was taking too much force to make it release. I will look for that piece on ebay like you stated 1 Quote Link to comment
d.p Posted April 27, 2018 Report Share Posted April 27, 2018 Mine is jerry rigged. Just a screw with lots of washers and wrapped with electrical tape. Works like a charm. Quote Link to comment
DanielC Posted April 27, 2018 Report Share Posted April 27, 2018 Clean the door lock mechanism. It probably has never been done, and the old fish oil grease from 1970 is probably very hard by now. The more firmly the door is adjusted tight against the weatherstrip, the more force will be required to release the door catch. 1 Quote Link to comment
jduarte Posted May 2, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2018 Great tips, thank you all. If I cant find a striker then I'll jerry rig mine too. It's a great option! 1 Quote Link to comment
d.p Posted May 2, 2018 Report Share Posted May 2, 2018 https://www.ebay.com/itm/DATSUN-Nissan-521-Pickup-Door-Lock-NOS-Genuine-japan-RH/272894548307?hash=item3f89c85953:g:EBAAAOSwevlZ6YBU Quote Link to comment
Crashtd420 Posted May 2, 2018 Report Share Posted May 2, 2018 https://www.ebay.com/itm/DATSUN-Nissan-521-Pickup-Door-Lock-NOS-Genuine-japan-RH/272894548307?hash=item3f89c85953:g:EBAAAOSwevlZ6YBU Wrong side.... 1 Quote Link to comment
jduarte Posted May 3, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2018 I went on Ebay and also saw that advertised. I have to agree w/ Crash. That one looks like it belongs on the passenger side. I will keep an eye out on ebay for these parts but I think Hogie has some he's willing to part with. 1 Quote Link to comment
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