Mark69 Posted May 22, 2017 Report Share Posted May 22, 2017 Any fixes for wear in the hinge. I have a lot of play in mine and wondered if they are worth repairing Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR NIALL Posted May 22, 2017 Report Share Posted May 22, 2017 There is a TRick of removing the pivot Rivet and replacing with a Bolt,someone will be along to explain better. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted May 23, 2017 Report Share Posted May 23, 2017 Hi Mark, I've read that they can be repaired but don;t know the details. If it is just the rivet - then as Niall states replace with a bolt etc. if the body of the hinge is worn oversize then you will need to tidy the hole and insert new metal. They are available new from Moss etc. for apprx £50 Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Litespud Posted May 26, 2017 Report Share Posted May 26, 2017 (edited) The hinges are easily repairable if you want to repair the original rather than replace (I do). You can drill out the worn rivets and replace them with shouldered bolts, the requisite washers and nylocs. Look at the 6-Pack threads below for the requisite info. http://www.6-pack.org/j15/index.php/forum/15-mechanical-repair-maintenance-a-restoration/235890-Hood-Hinges-How-much-play-should-they-have#236214 http://www.6-pack.org/j15/index.php/forum/15-mechanical-repair-maintenance-a-restoration/254639-Hood-bonnet-Hinge-repair#356416 Edited May 26, 2017 by Litespud Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mark69 Posted May 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2017 Thanks for the replies I will split one hinge and measure thickness and see if I can get a bolt with the correct size shoulder. Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mark69 Posted June 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2017 Need a recommendation for shoulder bolt suppliers, managed to split one of the hinges but my search for a supplier as drawn a blank. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
88V8 Posted June 4, 2017 Report Share Posted June 4, 2017 Maybe http://www.wdsltd.co.uk/product/3241/shoulder-screws-shoulder-bolts-steel-metric-wds-615/?sku=29840&gclid=CNrs0pz8pNQCFdQW0wodD9cC0w Ivor Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mark69 Posted June 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2017 (edited) Hinges now sorted, cut up some long bolts and made studs,used nylocs both side. Pleased with results. Edited April 14, 2020 by Mark69 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waldi Posted January 22, 2019 Report Share Posted January 22, 2019 I used shoulder bolts with a shoulder diameter 10,0mm (original is 3/8, so slightly less. Shoulder height is also 10 mm, threaded end is m8 They are according a German standard DIN 923. In the link from Ivor above it is part no 615-203. If you have a LOT of play you can order the next size, but 10 mm worked for me, since the play you feel is a combination of wear in the bolt and the two halves. I used an adjustable reamer (9.5 - 10.5 mm), which costed 5 euro. The hinge now has no noticable play. Thought I would share this. Waldi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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