Yes... after read that they are not built to be replaced. It was quite
difficult. I figured if I wrecked the old hinge while trying to get the
worn pin out, it would have to be replaced anyway. I took the worn pin to
an auto parts store and they gave me a pin from a Ford something-or-other.
2-3 bucks.
Len Lubbers
Ottawa, Ontario
'79 Spitfire
-----Original Message-----
From: Ken C <sdspitfire@worldnet.att.net>
To: Spit Elist <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Date: October 12, 2000 2:38 PM
Subject: Fw: driver side door sag
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>While I agree with Jeff regarding hinge replacement rather than pin
>replacement, has anyone replaced a hinge pin ? I tried and just couldn't
>budge the existing pin. Soaked it in WD40 overnight, beat on that bad boy
>big time, no success. Do I just need the proper tool ? (a bigger hammer !)
>
>Ken C
>'72 Spit
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>> >
>> > Try swapping the lower hinge with the upper hinge. I was told this
trik
>> by
>> > another lister. The theory is that most of the stress is place on the
>> upper
>> > hinge and your hinge pin probably needs replacement. It would probably
>be
>> > easier and less hassle to just replace the hinge altogether, though.
>> >
>> > Best wishes,
>> >
>> > Jeff in San Diego
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