Repalcement Door Handles

I recently replaced the door handles on my 67 Dart with reproduction chrome ones. They fit well and installation was easy, however my passenger door handle will not open/release the latch from the outside. I can see that the linkage is not being engaged far enough to release the latch, if I manually push the linkage down with my hand from the inside of the door it will release.
Anybody had similar problems or a solution I could try?
I do not see any adjustment to the linkage that would remedy the problem. It is a real pain, because I have to lean across fro mthe inside to open the door and let the passenger inside.
Thanks for any suggestions/comments