Fred,
Craig Smith had this problem a couple of weeks ago. I pointed him in the
direction of TRGB (small-ish outfit near Cambridge), who had supplied me with
exactly this part a year or so ago - and theirs was in metal, not plastic. No
idea where they got it from. It was not perfect, as the hole for the roll-pin
was a bit too small - I actually broke it first time I tried to drill it out,
as the metal was very soft. However, it is now fitted, and has been working
fine ever since.
Looking at their down-loadable pricing software, I THINK the part numbers are
520260 (RH) and 520261 (LH). If so, their prices are 5.95 and 3.95 GB pounds
respectively - no idea why they are different. I might be wrong about the
part numbers, since the software uses very short, and therefore sketchy, part
descriptions. If you want, I could check against my invoice - I keep almost
all invoices for all parts I buy, so it should be in there somewhere!
I did copy my reply to the list, so I'm assuming you were aware that I had
successfully bought this part in the UK when you set out producing your own
copies. In any case, I expect most US/Canada people would find it easier
sourcing the part through you, than from an outfit in the UK, which they may
not have heard of, let alone tried, for this part (except that I have now
broadcast it's availability to all on the List!). The fact that I, then
Craig, and I guess you too, have all needed this part, would suggest that
there is some market for it. I thought the TRGB price was pretty cheap, I
would have been prepared to spend more if they had asked for it - I guess the
cut-off point is the price at which I can pick up a complete, working
second-hand handle assembly, although I'd rather have a new push-rod than a
s/h one.
Good luck, I hope you get some buyers after the trouble you've gone too!
Richard and Daffy
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