Killing Team Doorhandle once & for all?

[Frederick Smith]

Something  else to consider are the condition of the strike bolts  ( on 
the jamb side of the body). When
the plastic/nylon sleeve wears, the lock is decidedly harder to operate 
since the sleeve acts as a slip
surface for the latch. I replaced the two front "bolts" on my type 44 
and never had any latch/handle
 problems again. I got them from the dealer and they were inexpensive, ( 
sometimes the rear door
strikebolts on boneyard cars are in good condition, if you happen to be 
shopping.)