Bringing this back to the top. I had given up on the handle until this last week. I've been applying generous portions of penetrating oil on the square end of the handle where it connects with the latch. I got a small mirror and flashlight so I could get a view of the inside. The handle will not budge. At one point I heard something that sounded like the spring letting go but found it was still attached. I took a hammer and punch and tried to persuade it, no luck. Didn't want the door to swing in the breeze so I put it all back together. Now I find that the handle will open the door but you have to continue a full 360 counterclockwise so the handle will return to its proper place. Can anyone tell me what the purpose of the collar and spring setup is for? It is located just on the inside of the handle on the shaft. :confused:

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1950 Chevy 3600 Stake Bed

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