I've seen several posts where the ends of the pins were altered (upper cowling) to a "wedge/chisel" shape to help with insertion. Would not an alteration (filing) to a pointed "conical" shape not be a better modification (as if any modification would help with the insertion into the hinge)? Also, what about sanding with a very fine grit sandpaper for the first 5 or 6 inches of the pin and then polishing with steel wool also reduce friction somewhat?
My RV 7A pins and hinges are new, tight fit and my 75 year old hands are having a very hard time getting them started, particularly the short vertical pin on the starboard side.
So, filing end to a point? Sanding and polishing? and of course coating with the Boeing waxed lubricant. Any or all of these?
Thanks
My RV 7A pins and hinges are new, tight fit and my 75 year old hands are having a very hard time getting them started, particularly the short vertical pin on the starboard side.
So, filing end to a point? Sanding and polishing? and of course coating with the Boeing waxed lubricant. Any or all of these?
Thanks