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Subject:Re: wing window
From:Harold Teer
Date:Thu, 9 May 2013 12:37:09 -0400

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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>