Did not look
John,
I did not look for damage. But I do not believe the tool is powerful enough to cause damage. If there were damage, I think that it would be noticed when inserting the wing pin. But the pin slid right in with no binding. Some guys pound the pin in with a hammer. I think that if anything is going to damage the brass bushings, forcing the wing pin in would do it because the tapered end of the pin has a steep pitch.
Even though the tool is sold for expanding tail pipes, the user reviews that I read said that the tool only works on thin pipe. One can control the expanding force by varying the torque on the wrench. When the wrench starts getting hard to turn, stop and try putting the wing pin in the other hole, then tighten the tool more if needed.
The bottom line is that I do not know if the tool causes damage or not. So use at your own risk. I do not plan to take the wings off very often. I do not think that the tool will hurt anything with infrequent use, especially if excessive force is not used on the wrench.
By the way, Van's included a "go-no go" gauge with the kit for testing the wing spar bushing holes. But I never did see any directions for its use.
Joe
John,
I did not look for damage. But I do not believe the tool is powerful enough to cause damage. If there were damage, I think that it would be noticed when inserting the wing pin. But the pin slid right in with no binding. Some guys pound the pin in with a hammer. I think that if anything is going to damage the brass bushings, forcing the wing pin in would do it because the tapered end of the pin has a steep pitch.
Even though the tool is sold for expanding tail pipes, the user reviews that I read said that the tool only works on thin pipe. One can control the expanding force by varying the torque on the wrench. When the wrench starts getting hard to turn, stop and try putting the wing pin in the other hole, then tighten the tool more if needed.
The bottom line is that I do not know if the tool causes damage or not. So use at your own risk. I do not plan to take the wings off very often. I do not think that the tool will hurt anything with infrequent use, especially if excessive force is not used on the wrench.
By the way, Van's included a "go-no go" gauge with the kit for testing the wing spar bushing holes. But I never did see any directions for its use.
Joe