My latch is moving smoothly now, and is well greased.
I'd like to either find an original "stick", (I posted a wanted ad) or even better, just grind down my repop one to the right shape- that's the cheapest and fasted method. Plus, my door key will fit both the passenger and barn doors. Locally, locksmiths want $40 to rekey, which is too steep for me. (I'm quite cheap)
Achipmunk, and you post a picture of the end of you original "stick", when the key is vertical? From a picture like that, I can make a trip to see Mr. Bench grinder, and shove the lock in my door.