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Re: Oblong clevis pin holes in pedal box

To: "John Miller" <healeys@n4vu.com>
Subject: Re: Oblong clevis pin holes in pedal box
From: "Alan Seigrist Blue 100" <healey.nut@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 24 Aug 2006 06:40:13 +0800
Funny thing, when I first got my BJ8 these holes were still round but all of
the pins were worn out... it seems they used softer metal on the pins than
for the metal fork.... do you suppose that was intentional... or just cheap
pins from the factory?

'52 A90
'53 BN1
'64 BJ8


On 8/24/06, John Miller <healeys@n4vu.com> wrote:
>
> Mark and Kathy wrote:
> > Three options:
> > 1- drill out all the holes oversized and fit larger pin.
> > 2- Get a better peddle with a normal size hole
> > 3- Weld up the old peddle hole and redrill
>    4. Drill the holes oversize and press in bushes.
>       That way, you'll never have to drill the original
>       pedal arm again.
>
> Four...FOUR options (apologies to Monty Python)
>
> --
> JohnM
> It is easier to resist at the beginning than at the end.
>                -Leonardo da Vinci




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