Graeme
Where is half-way around the world?
Lance
On 27/05/16 19:40, Graeme Hart wrote:
> Thanks Alasdair
>
> My kit is American but the original British paperwork has the serial
> numbers 467 and 450 on it and is dated March 98 and March 99 so it is
> a very similar vintage.
>
> With the problems some have had with movement around the tube I don't
> mind having a snug fitting tube. The 230 pounds for a replacement and
> freight half way around the world are also a strong motivator for
> finding a solution using the existing parts.
>
> I might try heating a room to 35 degrees C and putting the parts in
> there for an hour or two to see if that loosens them up. Another
> option which I will follow anyway for enlarging the holes to take a
> 3/8" pin is to find someone who is an expert with metalwork and get
> them to do the job. Even if I have to pay someone it will be cheaper
> than buying a new tube and I'll know the job has been done properly.
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