[Shop-talk] How to tighten a swaged pin

[Steven Trovato]

Hello all.  I am trying to fix a hood prop mechanism for a 
car.  There are two pieces of metal joined by a pin.  They are 
intended to move about that pin.  There is a plastic washer in 
between the two pieces.  The pin has a head on one side, and the 
other side was swaged in the manufacturing process.  The problem is, 
there is now too much slop in this joint and the two pieces of metal 
can twist relative to each other, which messes up the intended 
geometry.  I should be able to swage the pin some more to tighten up 
this joint.  What do you think the best way to do this is?  I could 
just wack it with a ball peen hammer.  Or try to squeeze it in a vise 
or press.  I think the plastic washer pretty much eliminates any use 
of heat.  Anyone have any suggestions on the best approach?  Thanks.