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Zman39 · 03-31-2007, 05:16 PM

Hey all.

I need to replace my washout pins on my spectra. Are they just press fit there or is there a special way to remove and insert new ones?
Thanks

Z

DavidH · 03-31-2007, 05:41 PM

Mike,
Heat the side of the head block with a small torch. Then use some pliers and grip the pin. You should be able to pull them out of the head block. They are basically a press fit. May have some loctite, that would be the reason to heat the block also.

David

rbort · 03-31-2007, 06:58 PM

I'd rather see you use a heat gun than a blow torch. Only reason is that it works just as well but does not discolor metal from the flame like a torch would.

-=>Raja.

Zman39 · 03-31-2007, 07:02 PM

Thanks guys, will give it a try.

Z

03-31-2007, 05:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
Zman39 Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Dec 2006	Wash out Pin removal on spectra. Hey all. I need to replace my washout pins on my spectra. Are they just press fit there or is there a special way to remove and insert new ones? Thanks Z

03-31-2007, 06:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
rbort Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2005	I'd rather see you use a heat gun than a blow torch. Only reason is that it works just as well but does not discolor metal from the flame like a torch would. -=>Raja. __________________ MA 1005, Hanson 270, 4717 flts, Spectra-g, Hanson 270, 3672 flts Whiplash-g V1-2, Hanson 300, 2235 flts, Whiplash-g V2, Hanson 300, 1552 flts Whiplash Turbine, TS 45i WSE, 296 flts Jewel on-board Generators, Miniature Aircraft Team Manager

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Zman39 Registered Users Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Dec 2006	Thanks guys, will give it a try. Z __________________ Visa Field Rep

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03-31-2007, 05:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
DavidH My HF Map location Join Date: Mar 2004	Mike, Heat the side of the head block with a small torch. Then use some pliers and grip the pin. You should be able to pull them out of the head block. They are basically a press fit. May have some loctite, that would be the reason to heat the block also. David

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