Terry,
If just the pin is worn you should be ok. However if the holes are also
worn (highly likely), you might need to align bore the whole thing and
install larger diameter pins.
Alternatively, you might be able to drill and bush the hinges to fit new
standard size pins. (Similar to how carbs are bushed for replacement
shafts.
Joe
"Terry L. Thompson" wrote:
>
> I'm looking at the same problem with my '76. I was wondering if replacing
> the hinge pins ($10.50 part from Spit Bits) would be a viable alternative
> to replacing the whole hinge ($30 ea. x 4 = $120). Or am I just being
> overly frugal?
> Jeff, according to the part numbers in VB, the door hinges for all
> spitfires are the same.
>
> -Terry L. Thompson
> '76 Spit 1500
> Maryland
>
> At 06:35 PM 2/13/00 -0800, you wrote:
> >
> >Hey everyone...
> >
> >My drivers' side door is sagging a bit. It also wasn't aligning very well
> >when closing, even when I lift the outside handle to make up for the sag. I
> >solved the latter problem to my great delight this afternoon, but I've been
> >advised by other listers that the hinge pins are probably worn, causing the
> >play in the hinges.
> >
> >I have a local source that has complete door hinges he'll sell me and I plan
> >on taking that route to fix the problem unless there is some sort of
> >adjustment I can make where the hinges bolt to the "A" support.
> >
> >Assuming that is not possible, are all Spitfire door hinges interchangeable
> >regardless of the year? Or am I definitely going to want a set of Mk3
> >hinges? Also, is there any way for me to tell if the ones I purchase are
> >any better than the ones I have now without installing the replacements
> >first? It might save me a few hours and a return trip.
> >
> >Thanks!
> >
> >Jeff in San Diego
> >'67 Spitfire Mk3 aka "Mrs. Jones"
> >http://www.ohms.com/spitfire/spitfire.shtml
> >
> >
> >
> >
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