I've always known them as roll pins. Any 1/2 decent auto parts store sells them in packs of mixed sizes. Good to keep in a spares kit , along with R pins , split pins and safety pins!
I agree with the contents of that spares kit. Easy to store and when you need it you really need it. And yes spring pins are also commonly referred to as roll pins.I've always known them as roll pins. Any 1/2 decent auto parts store sells them in packs of mixed sizes. Good to keep in a spares kit , along with R pins , split pins and safety pins!
If I loose it next time!Let us know how easy the new pin install goes and where you purchased one.
DaBull
It is a staked pin, you can barely see the line on the image, the pins working loose mustn’t have received adequate deformation to provide a secure interference fit.Looking at the image of the pin in the original post it seems odd that the pin appears not to have a slit which would provide the spring function to hold it in place. Without that it is unclear what actually keeps it from backing out. Given the multiple reports of pins working loose apparently there is nothing preventing that from happening. Replacing it might need to be a default mod for all new owners.
Be great to hear feedback from anyone who tries this solution.A spring pin is definitely the best solution. Easily sourced in the US from McMaster Carr. The linked pin has an actual diameter of 3.3mm and will compress for use in holes from 3mm to 3.1mm. The issue might actually be removing it if the need arises.
https://www.mcmaster.com/91610A411/
Hi guys. It happened to me today But unfortunately impossible to put it back! Can someone help?Yes, mine started to come out so I zip tied it. This has had the unfortunate result of the classic dealership response of "we can't get it to fail..."
I guess I'll need to just let it fall out and let them pay the tow bill to move my vehicle from NoVA to Philly since it'll be bound to happen in low. /Sarcasm
Done! Had to remove everything, see the spring, go back in short, put the pin in place, and then OK.Hi guys. It happened to me today But unfortunately impossible to put it back! Can someone help?
It's safe to say that it is still far into the minority of owners that have this pin fall out. From some conversations I've had, it appears that if they are going to fall out, they do so fairly quickly; those that have not fallen out early into ownership are held in with the power of ExcaliburReplacing it might need to be a default mod for all new owners.
Or in my case, a Velcro wire strap.It's safe to say that it is still far into the minority of owners that have this pin fall out. From some conversations I've had, it appears that if they are going to fall out, they do so fairly quickly; those that have not fallen out early into ownership are held in with the power of Excalibur
3 weeks for a pin?Hey,
Unsure if related but i have been advised post not being able to move lever to low range that a "pin" had dropped out. New part from OS took 3 weeks and due to replace next week. First time issue in Aus they reckon??
Could also use as a fuse in a series LandyIt may be an idea to have one or two in the fuse, break down kit when travelling.
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Ah I see you've got that kit too!A 3mm hardened pin is a bit small in diameter but still good for high current. 1/4", 6mm bolt or a .22 shell works well for the old glass fuses without damaging the fuse holder.
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