55 hinge pin repair
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How are these holding up? Got an extra set of hinges that I'm planning to rebuild and am trying to decide whether to try the oilite bearings or just go to a machine shop. What kind of results have others had using this method(oilite bearings and 1/4" bolt)?
.......would rather go the oilite route if possible.........
if you're cheap AND lazy, you can take a good front right (US passenger) side hinge off a parts truck, flip it upside down and use it to replace the driver's side hinge...the passenger side doesn't get used as much so often isn't worn out. Cruiserbrett laid this particular tidbit on me...I've done it and it works. No info on rear hinges, but they also likely don't wear out much.
Steve
Steve
thanks for the pointer
Good tip; unfortunately both driver and passenger hinges on my two pigs have more wear than I am willing to tolerate. I was hoping to hear from pygmalion or others who used the oilite bushings to rebuild theirs. Specifically, did the 1/4" bolt hold up, have the bushings stayed in place, and did any slop redevolop in the hinges? I've already ordered the oilite bushings, so it looks like thats the route I'm going unless someone volunteers a good reason not to......
Luke111
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Pygmalion's put his 55 up for sale and never answered my PM. I ordered the rebuilt hinges from Sor's, I just wanted it done>
Lou
Lou
I only had a couple of hinges on mine that we wiggly, but I took a different approach. If the nylon washers (I think that's what they are) are gone, that makes the hinge much less stable. So my thought was if that space was filled, it would prevent the side to side movement enough to get that hinge solid.
I dug around and found that a 3/8" steel e-clip from home depot fits perfectly in that space on either side of where the pin goes. I'd take a pic, but I just sent the hinges off to be with the piggy at the shop. But, you just jam that eclip in there with a screwdriver and a hammer and it takes away a lot of the play.
This would work well for those that don't have hinges that are terrible, but want a little more snugness.
I dug around and found that a 3/8" steel e-clip from home depot fits perfectly in that space on either side of where the pin goes. I'd take a pic, but I just sent the hinges off to be with the piggy at the shop. But, you just jam that eclip in there with a screwdriver and a hammer and it takes away a lot of the play.
This would work well for those that don't have hinges that are terrible, but want a little more snugness.
Here's what I did...
A picture is worth a thousand words.
A picture is worth a thousand words.
Got my hinges rebuilt today! Door shuts perfectly. Believe it or not, I found a door hinge repair kit on the shelf at NAPA. I used the above mentioned oilite bushings for the center part, and the pin from NAPA kit. I had to drill out the bushing to fit new pin. The pin then pressed into the assembly just right. I'll be glad to get part numbers for bushings and repair kit, if anyone is interested. Cost about $8 per hinge...
Hey bro........like your solution need the napa numbers, did you go pygmalion's route with the brunswick numbers for the oilite bushings? have not got an answer from them, Heather; mine have a lot of play in them' got the little clips but the hinges are still not solid
my pig must have had a lot of miles on it
Lou
my pig must have had a lot of miles on it Lou
rsbcruiser
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A different way, Jim if you can hold off a week I will show you how I did It. I've finished my driver door hinges with a different technique than what the other guys are talking about. About done with another commitment. Soon as I can I want to do the hinges on another door. I will post as I go. Try to post a picture of the pin tonight if I have time.
rsbcruiser
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GREASABLE hinge pin piture. Here (for what it is worth) is a picture of the greasable hinge pin I made. Try and get a better picture and descriptin later.
Hey bro........like your solution need the napa numbers, did you go pygmalion's route with the brunswick numbers for the oilite bushings? have not got an answer from them, Heather; mine have a lot of play in them' got the little clips but the hinges are still not solid
Lou
I got the bushings from a company called Motion Industries- they're on the web and have stores around the country. If I did not already have them, I would have just used the bushings in the NAPA kit. They are also made of oil impregnated bronze, so you really don't need a greasable pin..
cruiser_guy
Out of Africa / North Africa
Make sure you post up some details. I may be able to get these made in bulk here in Guatemala for a reasonable price.
Great!......Cruiserguy, rsbcruiser, that would be nice solution to our hinge problems that we all have to a more or less degree...........Battle's solution sounds good also, although I must confess that enjoy sticking my old manual Lincoln grease gun and hitting the zerks as sress release;
Lou
Lou
rsbcruiser
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Ya dude right back at ya, The new u-joints for the steering shaft had zerks so that makes it 18 zerks on the ol cruiser now. Two per door makes it 26! going for the record. To me, that is the heart of the ol beast. No good for life? ball joints for me, give me 26 zerks, manual adjust brakes, 8.5 qt oil, 4 gallons of coolant, adjustable clutch and all that. Almost makes me wish I kept the points and manual choke. Lost a little LandCruiser charm there.
