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Hinges
Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2021 7:48 pm
by whistler
Are the Minispares external hinges sets suitable replacements for the original cast ones? Not sure whether to replace all the hinge pins/bushes or buy new alloy ones.
Re: Hinges
Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2021 8:19 pm
by harrymini
If you have a full set of hinges i would go with originals. Replacing the pins and bushes isnt a bad job, alot of the hinges i have to do have seized studs, so usually just build up a weld on it and then weld a 1/4 nut and remove.
Re: Hinges
Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2021 9:05 pm
by Daz1968
I would rather use originals, the mini spares ones look ok but shape is a little different, they also are m6 studs
Re: Hinges
Posted: Wed Jun 02, 2021 9:13 pm
by kevs 1961 mk1
harrymini wrote: ↑Wed Jun 02, 2021 8:19 pm
If you have a full set of hinges i would go with originals. Replacing the pins and bushes isnt a bad job, alot of the hinges i have to do have seized studs, so usually just build up a weld on it and then weld a 1/4 nut and remove.
i used new pins and bushes on my old hinges and they still had play in them ,so i used new minispares hinges, problem solved