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    Question Norwalk 1863 mortise lock questions

    I am trying to repair a Norwalk lock Company lock, Patented July 2, 1863. Plese excuse me for probably not using the proper terms; I'm an amateur! The problem is that the 'tongue' wasn't fully extending, so I took it apart and found that the long ribbon spring was snapped. I've jury-rigged a solution, but it's not perfect.
    I have two questions.

    1. It wasn't exactly clear how the long flat spring was supposed to be sitting in the lock. Does anyone know of a diagram for this lock? I created an aluminum foil wedge to allow it to push back on the yoke. Works OK, not great.

    2. What is the purpose of the v-shaped piece that seems to be able to pivot up and down? (see photo). I can't imagine why it would pivot, and I don't see it moving at all when I turn the door handles. Is it supposed to adjust something? I'm stumped!

    Thanks for any insight anyone on this forum can provide!
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