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on the Internet for over 30 years! and not clogged down with Ads! Again, thanks! | | | | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 341 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 341 | I just got a 235 manifold assembly to replace the 216 assembly on my 235 and noticed the anchor pin for the heat riser spring is broken off. Has anyone had this problem along with a solution? Could a piece of steel rod be welded back in place?
Allan ----- 1951 GMC 1/2-ton Two 1953 Chevy 3100 5-window | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | | | | | | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 341 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 341 | Thanks Tim, but I'm referring to the small anchor pin that the curved end of the spring clips over, as shown in one of Gus' photos. pic
Allan ----- 1951 GMC 1/2-ton Two 1953 Chevy 3100 5-window | | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | Not sure this is the way to do it but if its off the engine I"d grind it down flat, then drill a hole and put a roll pin in its place. I think you can drill deep enough for a roll pin to hold it without drilling all the way through it....just me thinking again! | | | | | Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,997 Big Bolt Forum Co-moderator | | Big Bolt Forum Co-moderator Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,997 | Hey Alvin, that's what I would do too.
A day without laughter is a day wasted- Charlie Chaplin When wrestling a grizzly bear, you have to keep at it until the bear gets tired, not when you get tired. 1948 Chevy 2-Ton | | | | | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 341 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 341 | That's a good idea and it's what I attempted to do, but the original pin must be hardened steel and I could hardly make a dent with my titanium coated drill bit. I'm going to take it to our local machine shop and see what he can do.
Allan ----- 1951 GMC 1/2-ton Two 1953 Chevy 3100 5-window | | | | | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 341 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 341 | I took the manifold to our local machine shop and he drilled out the old pin and inserted a new one for $20...problem solved. Before After
Allan ----- 1951 GMC 1/2-ton Two 1953 Chevy 3100 5-window | | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | ...isn't it nice when you feel you get your money's worth with a good job. Thats cheaper than breaking a couple drill bits and driving to town to get more!!
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