has anyone thought about using chicago screws. This is some stainless ones off ebay.
steve
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has anyone thought about using chicago screws. This is some stainless ones off ebay.
steve
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I think CJ tried these. Aren't they something to do with bookbinding?
Neil has done all the work though. No point re-inventing the catch refurb kit!
The Chicago screws were ok to replace the odd missing pin.
That was then.
Now, Neil is making a thorough and OE spec fix.
I used Chicago screws on my refurbed set and they look and work just fine - although havent fitted them to the car yet but Neil's presentation offers a great alternative.
Only a Couple of sets left. Please PM if interested
All the best
Neil
Does anyone know the correct spec. for renewing the torsion springs on the X1/9 catches?
Thanks.
This kind of thing, but they come in different rates/sizes:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TORSION-S...cAAOSwx5ZarCvo
Don't know about torsion rates but when I made mine I used 1mm piano wire coiled to the same dimensions as the originals (7 coils, 10mm O/D, 8mm I/D). The load on the catch felt very similar once fitted