In a message dated 2/3/03 9:05:16 PM, westfalia@PACBELL.NET writes:

<< What can be done to replace a missing wing window latch tension pin >>

Any decent hardware or industrial supply house should have an assortment of
these pins on hand.  If they don't have exact replacements, buy longer ones
and cut them to length with an abrasive saw.  Just be sure to break (i.e.,
chamfer) the raw cut edge.  Since I've heard them called spring pins, tension
pins, split pins, roll pins and a couple of other names which I forget, your
biggest problem might be figuring out which term the counter man knows.

Once you get the pin, a little dab of grease smeared in the groove of the
pivot post which the pin engages will help prevent it from backing out.
Also, when it is installed, drive it SLIGHTLY below flush with a properly
sized pin punch.

George