I am having a problem installing a truck retainer clip/pin on a log dump car.
This is the car in question.
The old retaining pin I removed is on the left, new one on the right.
This is as far as I can get the pin to seat. Is there a trick to getting these in?
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You need to push it down hard until it snaps in place. Use the back end of a screwdriver to help pop it in place.
Larry
Ah, so that's what those are.. I have some nos somewhere.
If pushing doesn't get it in, it may need a bit filed off the seam edges so it can close a HAIR more.
It would likely need a thin points file (contact point files are very thin. An automotive version for old school ignition distributors is what I use for a thin file.)
A good diamond dust metal fingernail file is an alternative. (thicker though)
I also see a slot. That doesn't fit over something does it? If so, is it aligned?
Success! I used a large pair of needle nose pliers to get it started, and a small hammer to get it the rest of the way in. Thank you for the help. A quick trip around the track with a stop on the activation track to dump some logs off...works great.
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