[Shop-talk] How to tighten a swaged pin
BSHolden at aol.com
BSHolden at aol.com
Mon Jul 23 22:53:32 MDT 2007
A machine screw or bolt with a washer backed e clip in place of the pin?
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In a message dated 7/23/2007 3:06:18 P.M. Central Daylight Time,
strovato at optonline.net writes:
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.
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