The key word is small, very small hole. It's hard to get grease in them when
"installed" on my work bench.
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: <ambradley@attbi.com>
To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, June 17, 2002 1:23 PM
Subject: Re: door hinges question/needed
> Mike Young showed me something I never knew - the
> hinges should be lubricated occasionally. There are
> small holes in the hinges and there are special grease
> guns that can shoot grease into these holes.
> > I agree most are bent but I have several that are just worn out from
lack of
> > lubrication and have plenty of play in them.
> >
> > FWIW, all Roadster hinges are the same.
> >
> > Mike
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: <Keith0alan@aol.com>
> > To: <Geegc@aol.com>; <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
> > Sent: Monday, June 17, 2002 9:25 AM
> > Subject: Re: door hinges question/needed
> >
> >
> > > Usually the door hindges are bent. (Do not lean on the door when it is
> > open)
> > > They can be straightened. I have done several with good results.
Haven't
> > seen
> > > worn out pins so far, but I suppose it could happen. Once the hindge
is
> > > straight sometimes a spacer is needed behind it for final allignment.
> > E-mail
> > > me off-list about straightening them for you.
> > >
> > > keith williams
> > >
> > >
> > > >
> > > > One of the problems with my erstwhile parts 66 1600 (that I may try
to
> > > > restore) is that the driver's door sags terribly, and I think the
> > problem
> > > > is
> > > > that the hinges wobble, as the door and the jamb seem firm.
> > > >
> > > > Does anyone want to sell a pair of early driver's side hinges, or
does
> > > > anyone
> > > > know if they can be repaired, perhaps by a bigger and better fitting
> > pin?
> > > >
> > > > Gary C
> > > > 1966 1600 good doors
> > > > 1968 2000 solex so so doors
> > > > 1966 1600 parts sagging doors
> > >
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