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Quadangle build All change
rooski:
Dropouts can be given a squeeze to get them back into shape as Marty says, or gently tap with a soft mallet till back in position then I would squeeze the whole dropout in a vice to make sure they are not twisted.
Not difficult to do really, just be CAREFUL! :daumenhoch:
Install dropout stepped washers to prevent spreading again.
Midschoolfool:
I remember back in 2000 when I built my NOS 84 looptail PK, those dropouts are thin. I was used to around 5mm and cranking up the wheel nuts like crazy. Then I got a set of OG Landing Gears and they were super thin. So you do need to be really careful with them.
Do they take lawyer washers? obviously if they do that would be nice and safe.
Quadog:
I had a go yesterday with some grips only went in a little bit then I got scared as looked a little crooked I think I'll leave it at that .I'll have to get some proper washers if anyone has any or knows where to get some that be a help
CustardLips:
--- Quote from: Quadog on March 19, 2017, 04:29 PM ---I had a go yesterday with some grips only went in a little bit then I got scared as looked a little crooked I think I'll leave it at that .I'll have to get some proper washers if anyone has any or knows where to get some that be a help
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I've got loads of 10mm washers if you need some Scott. :daumenhoch:
Midschoolfool:
If the metal has been stretched then it will be very hard to get it back to how it was.
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