Technical 40 Door Handle

I'm sure this has been discussed a dozen times, but here it goes. I have a 1940 Deluxe coupe, the drivers outer handle stays up and not centered when I open the door. I have to push it down so it looks correct, so there is a 3/4 inch or so of play in the handle. Is there a way to remedy this.

 

You Need To remove The Mechanism And See Where The Wear Pattern Is And Check The Stop Point.. ..

 

Thank you I will look at that

 

I recall that when my 40 Ford DeLuxe door handle was drooping,
I had to replace the (partially hidden) spring shown in the latch above.
Vendors still have them.

I forget if I replaced the other spring but both springs are available.
https://www.google.com/search?q=194...rome..69i57.8552j0j4&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

I also saw this for sale latch ad on Fordbarn. Perhaps the seller can help you.
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/search.php?searchid=26455108&pp=25&page=2

Here's an OEM spring source on Fordbarn
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=21913&highlight=1940+door+latch