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Post by Guest on Apr 29, 2009 8:48:08 GMT -5
Out of the old long spring traps. Ive used wire wrapped on both sides of pan but it rust pretty quick. I was thinking of welding a washers on each side of the pan post to keep the slop out.
But i want some more ideas before i make these changes to them!
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Post by robertw on Apr 29, 2009 12:35:12 GMT -5
You can take and place the side of the cross member of the trap frame on a hard surface and strike the opposite side of the frame with a hammer..this will compress the notch in the frame where the pans hinges.....just be carefull and check the play as you go....sometimes more is not better!
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Post by Guest on Apr 29, 2009 16:29:38 GMT -5
the ones i am working on have a solid post with the pan being the one with the split in it. I took the dremel tool and cut 1/8 inch off and squeezed it back on but it still flopped. I may do the pit pan add on. But if there is a easier fix and cheaper i am all ears! I hate to retire alot of my old long springs. They hold a special spot in my heart!
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Post by robertw on Apr 29, 2009 18:50:52 GMT -5
Are your pans rusted out where they crimp onto the frame? You may want to replace them if they are that bad.
BTW, I would NEVER cut the pan hinge point in the frame.
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Post by bigbob on Apr 29, 2009 19:28:47 GMT -5
Try using COPPER electric wire instead.
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Post by Guest on Apr 29, 2009 21:49:10 GMT -5
They are pretty old robert. The copper wire might be better. Thanks bob!
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