Good information to know. Thanks for sharing your perspective. Would the fact that I put a 1/8 inch rubber shim on either side make a difference? Even so I am happy with the results and it is so easy to fix I'd do it again if the problem develops down the road. William Polowniak
> Sorry, must chime in here. The use of Teflon spacers or shims in this > application is a very bad idea. Bulk Teflon flows in response to long term > static pressure. These shims will relax and change thickness over time. The > effect would be particularly strong if the spring directly contacts the > Teflon. I have readily moved 1/2 inch bar stock, 1/2 inch into 3/4 inch thick > bulk Teflon. > > Frank Grunthaner > |
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