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Re: Window Winder pins removal

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Subject: Re: Window Winder pins removal
From: Michael Hargreave Mawson <OC@46thFoot.com>
Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2002 08:23:48 +0100
In article <114.f1bf1e2.29db6287@aol.com>, JohnZissler@aol.com writes
>Hi folks,   I have noticed that someone considered this one of his most
>frustratinmg jobs, this is what I read in http://triumphspitfire.com/
>
>> For the window winders I've found that a welding rod (3/32" - 1/8") works
>> well to push the old pin out. During reassembly use the same rod, score it
>> with a hacksaw about a 1/2" from one end. after pushing the rod into the
>> crank hole, break it off at the score mark. No hunting for old pins and it
>> makes the job of removal or reassembly a cinch!
>
Maybe it is because I have done it so often, but I never have any 
problem with these pins.   To remove, simply pull back the plastic 
escutcheon, wind the handle so the pin is aligned vertically, and wiggle 
the handle, cupping your spare hand underneath to catch the pin as it 
falls.   To replace, grasp pin in needle-nosed pliers, and push in. 
(Actually, I've got so practised at this now that I can do it with my 
finger tips...)

ATB

-- 
Mike
Michael Hargreave Mawson, author of "Eyewitness in the Crimea"
http://www.greenhillbooks.com/booksheets/eyewitness_in_the_crimea.html

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