St. Croix Hastings Door Handle

[ylomnstr]

Hey guys. In replacing my door gasket, I had to remove the door handle. Now when I screw the handle back in, the screws feel loose and won't tighten so when I close the door, it's not as tight as it should be. Any idea what I can do? Do I just try slightly wider screws?

 

[Ssyko]

Did you lose a washer/spacer? With a new gasket i would think the door would be even tighter.

 

[ylomnstr]

No, I'm talking about the latch that seals the door shut. I don't have the original screws for it. The 2 I'm using don't get tight, they just spin. So just wondering what screw to get so that they don't spin, thus making the door close tightly. See pic

 

[Ssyko]

Ahh ok most use machine screws, some have nuts on the back. Some tapped. Id hit the local ace hardware and get a couple and put a thin lock nut on the inside

 

[Mt Bob]

Um,you lost the original screws,and stripped out the original screw threads in the backing plate?It is fixable,but you may require a friend.