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Another rivet question….
I’m assuming there is a set of tools used o install the crank hole cover rivet. Anyone know the type/size? Thanks! |
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The issue generally is unless the rivet is set uniformly around the edges, the crank hole cover will either be too stiff to turn, -or it will rattle from being loose. |
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My crank hole cover was very loose too. I have some split rivets that I used to replace the loose ones. Worked great except that they are tight, and they are stainless. PM me and I will take a pic.
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I had a loose cover and I fixed it - at least for now - using a small o-ring. Took some work to wedge the ring under the rivet edges on the back of the shell, but it’s holding for the moment.
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A method to reduce the precision required is to use one of those spring washers. There are two types, conical and the ones that look like a potato chip.
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No special tools are necessary. Use a proper sized drill to drill a divit into a block of steel or similar and hold in a vice. Use a round, pointed chisel to spread the rivet end and finish with a flat drift. Use tape on the rivet head during this process if you do not want to mar the finish. |
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Thanks. The tool isn’t cheap, but this won’t be my last “A” either. Maybe. Ican do a few for people and recover some costs. Looks like it’ll do some other rivet jobs like the hood leather corners, etc.
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Thanks Steve. I’ll experiment with that technique too
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Tube rivet sets are available in different shank diameters but they require care in the bucking process.
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