Yeah, considered the locktite but just ordered some new pins since I wanted to get on to other projects. My local hardware store people laughed when I showed them how small of a roll pin I needed. Of course, I do live in a small town so that could be the problem. Harold Teer 1991 Westy -- VANGAUX Harrisonburg, VA
On Thu, May 9, 2013 at 9:54 AM, Rob <vwrobb@gmail.com> wrote: > I had a pin that kept coming out, I put locktite on it and that did work. > FWIW some hardware stores carry roll pins so you can buy just 2 (if I > don't have one to drop & not be able to find I'll have to go back to the > store). > > Rob > vwrobb@gmail.com > > > > > At 5/9/2013 07:49 AM, Harold Teer wrote: > >> Regarding the tiny pin (drift?) that holds the handle to the pivot. I had >> a pin that continually worked out on the drivers side and replaced it with >> a new one which has worked great. But, in buying one pin, I had to order >> a >> packet and don't need them. If anyone needs one or two pins let me know >> and I can send what you need. >> >> Harold >> >> Harold Teer >> 1991 Westy -- VANGAUX >> Harrisonburg, VA >> >> >> >> On Tue, May 7, 2013 at 10:30 PM, Ben <syncro@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> > Dean, >> > >> > There is a small pin which holds the handle to the pivot. Drive the pin >> > out and press the assembly as tight as you can. Then drive the pin back >> in. >> > >> > >> > >> > BenT >> > sent from my electronic leash >> > >> > > |
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