Not the 1/4-20 SS Phillips head screw, but the very thin threaded plastic sleeve. Any ideas?
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| Author: | Misterbulbous [ Sun Jun 07, 2015 2:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Sunpad mounting hinge - trying to find this part... |
Not the 1/4-20 SS Phillips head screw, but the very thin threaded plastic sleeve. Any ideas? |
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| Author: | Thalasso [ Sun Jun 07, 2015 9:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sunpad mounting hinge - trying to find this part... |
Tee Nut? Rivet nut? http://www.mcmastercarr.com/ |
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| Author: | DougT01 [ Sun Jun 07, 2015 10:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sunpad mounting hinge - trying to find this part... |
Yep, looks like a rivet nut http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-rivet-nuts/=xj12x1 Maybe a binding posts / barrel nut http://www.mcmaster.com/#barrel-nuts/=xj13kq |
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| Author: | Misterbulbous [ Mon Jun 08, 2015 6:14 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sunpad mounting hinge - trying to find this part... |
you guys are kinda correct with the "binding post". The size is real odd. It basically looks like FW took a SS screw and used a plastic "binding post nut", but the barrel diameter is turned down to a custom diameter. The thru hole in the hinge is too small for a standard 1/4" sleeve. A normal brass binding post is about 11/32" diameter so I'm probably gonna re-drill the holes in the hinge and use some SS or metal hardware and nylon/plastic washers for spacers. In reality, this hinge probably doesn't take a lot of wear and tear. This is one of those deals where I should have left well enough alone, but once i started taking it apart, the worn pieces were basically disintegrated. It still would be nice to find the exact part from Fw. |
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| Author: | DougT01 [ Mon Jun 08, 2015 10:12 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sunpad mounting hinge - trying to find this part... |
I've had luck sending a request through their website. I think under customer service, contact them and fill out the request. You may be able to insert picture or wait for email response. http://www.fourwinns.com/customer-service.aspx |
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| Author: | 97_245_sd [ Mon Jun 08, 2015 1:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sunpad mounting hinge - trying to find this part... |
Or contact your local Four Winns dealer. Mine found a No Longer Available gold "Winns" through another dealer for my old Sundowner. |
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| Author: | Misterbulbous [ Mon Jun 08, 2015 6:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sunpad mounting hinge - trying to find this part... |
DougT01 wrote: I've had luck sending a request through their website. I think under customer service, contact them and fill out the request. You may be able to insert picture or wait for email response. http://www.fourwinns.com/customer-service.aspx Yeah, I sent an e-mail yesterday (Sunday), and just got a response about an hour ago. Due to the way their site works, I could not send a picture, but the guy on the other end just requested and I sent. We'll see if they have what I need. Kinda looks to be a custom made part. Like I said, the through hole in the hinge is a real weird size. Thanks for the suggestion. |
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| Author: | DougT01 [ Mon Jun 08, 2015 8:03 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sunpad mounting hinge - trying to find this part... |
Good to hear. Let us know if they find that part or if they just send you back to McMaster Carr. Best regards, Doug |
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| Author: | Misterbulbous [ Sun Jun 21, 2015 6:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sunpad mounting hinge - trying to find this part... |
For those interested, I found a hardware store in town that has an insane collection of hobby/craft parts. I was able to find some nylon sleeves which were about 95% similar to the ones installed by Four Winns. I also spoke with a local Four Winns dealer and he mentioned having the same issue finding these parts that are no longer available. If anyone would ever need these, let me know and I can pick them up. They are about $.50 each. Looks like they are also used on the folding ladders. |
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