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PostPost by: stevebroad » Tue May 12, 2020 2:35 pm

alan.barker wrote:
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alan.barker wrote:Would a little clean up with a Thread File do the trick
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That is an option, but I have ordered a die which should solve the problem. I usually buy taps and dies together but didin't this time for some reason :-(

Or a Thread Chasser on a Lathe (back to being an Apprentice)
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Similar to running a die down the thread. If that doesn't work I may have to make my own. Adjusting the hinges on the Elan isn't the easiest of jobs at the best of times without hassles like this.
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PostPost by: Quart Meg Miles » Tue May 12, 2020 9:05 pm

How about drilling a hole the length of the thread next to each flat of the square hole and even cut out a U section into the thread. It would give the remaining thead room to expand circumerentially and save some more weight. You don't need much strength with such a light door.
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PostPost by: stevebroad » Tue May 12, 2020 9:12 pm

Quart Meg Miles wrote:How about drilling a hole the length of the thread next to each flat of the square hole and even cut out a U section into the thread. It would give the remaining thead room to expand circumerentially and save some more weight. You don't need much strength with such a light door.


Interesting idea :-) If the die doesn't work it is an idea worth looking at. Or, now that you have got me thinking, how about simply cutting a slot vertically through to the middle so...no, that will probably jam. Let's hope that the die works :-)
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PostPost by: alan.barker » Wed May 13, 2020 5:32 am

With a Thread Chasser you can make the Effective Dia of the Thread to suit the female Thread it needs to screw into. Bespoke made.
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PostPost by: gav » Wed May 13, 2020 6:10 am

How about making a new set in carbon - wont be much wear... :wink:
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PostPost by: stevebroad » Wed May 13, 2020 8:30 am

gav wrote:How about making a new set in carbon - wont be much wear... :wink:


Now, why didn't I think of that? :-)
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PostPost by: stevebroad » Wed May 13, 2020 8:32 am

alan.barker wrote:With a Thread Chasser you can make the Effective Dia of the Thread to suit the female Thread it needs to screw into. Bespoke made.
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That is a good idea if the die doesn't work and I have an old imperial chaser.
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PostPost by: gav » Sat May 16, 2020 8:08 am

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How much nylon did you keep and how does the nylon fit into the aluminium?

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PostPost by: stevebroad » Sat May 16, 2020 8:26 am

gav wrote:Steve

How much nylon did you keep and how does the nylon fit into the aluminium?

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Hi Gavin

12.5mm hole in aluminium and the nylon was trimmed to an interference fit, but I also smeared it with Methacrylate Adhesive which was probably not required but I have it to hand. I trimmed the end as the square hole was buggered. This left approx 15mm but on the next two the nylon will be flush with the top of the aluminium.
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PostPost by: vstibbard » Sat May 16, 2020 9:47 am

Steve,

I always smile when I see what you've created, keep it up! I've had same issue with the black versions and did same as you, tap on hinge, die on them etc no luck, I suspect that its a slight change in temp and expanding. I did managed to get them fitted by using silicon spray, but still caused some damage to the square keyway.

Can't remember the name of the material, but I've now obtained a plastic material with high moly (??) content and extremely hard, the moly helps lubricate the surface. I don't have your skills but have a friend who has a lathe and skills thankfully.

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PostPost by: stevebroad » Sat May 16, 2020 12:03 pm

Decided to see how much weight I have removed from the latching/locking mechanism. Difference in weight is just over 1kg (1.219 to 0.184kg) so a total of 2kg removed from car. With regard to the hinge adjusters, I have now made all three required but will probably make 4 just to satisfy my OCD :-). Adjusters are 1gm heavier but the locks are 15gms lighter so an overall saving of 56gms :-)
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PostPost by: JonB » Sat May 16, 2020 2:10 pm

"Greetings fellow Elan sufferers"

You certainly have that right, Steve!
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PostPost by: stevebroad » Sat May 16, 2020 9:43 pm

vstibbard wrote:Steve,

I always smile when I see what you've created, keep it up! I've had same issue with the black versions and did same as you, tap on hinge, die on them etc no luck, I suspect that its a slight change in temp and expanding. I did managed to get them fitted by using silicon spray, but still caused some damage to the square keyway.

Can't remember the name of the material, but I've now obtained a plastic material with high moly (??) content and extremely hard, the moly helps lubricate the surface. I don't have your skills but have a friend who has a lathe and skills thankfully.

Cheers

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Hi Vaughan

I am glad that you like my posts, makes the hassle worth it :-)

The lathe has paid for itself many times over and makes life much easier. Simple things like washers, studs, threads are simple to make and done in minutes.
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