Dahon mu latch assembly issue
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Dahon mu latch assembly issue
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Per my previous post where I asked for how to repair a broken latch on a Mahon mu, I went ahead and ordered a hinge assembly repair kit from thorusa. I only needed the latch, but it's not sold separately so I had to buy the kit. I tried to reassemble the latch today and got stuck on inserting the pin into the latch and the part in between the latch eyelets. Apologies if I'm not using the right terms. Please see the attached pictures for the issue I'm facing. These are all new parts from the kit and as I understand it, the pin should be inserted all the way through the latch and the part in the middle and rotate freely. I can only insert it only a few millimeters in. My suspicion that the holes in the latch and the part inside are not perfectly aligned or I'm doing something wrong. I can insert the pin separately into the latch, or into the other piece just fine. Just not both.
Question for the forum:
- Is there any trick for getting the pin inside both parts - the latch and the part in the middle?
- Should I try to file down the latch to try to make the holes align?
- Could it be that the parts are defective?
Edit: I can't upload the pictures or provide links to them due to minimum posts requirement.
Per my previous post where I asked for how to repair a broken latch on a Mahon mu, I went ahead and ordered a hinge assembly repair kit from thorusa. I only needed the latch, but it's not sold separately so I had to buy the kit. I tried to reassemble the latch today and got stuck on inserting the pin into the latch and the part in between the latch eyelets. Apologies if I'm not using the right terms. Please see the attached pictures for the issue I'm facing. These are all new parts from the kit and as I understand it, the pin should be inserted all the way through the latch and the part in the middle and rotate freely. I can only insert it only a few millimeters in. My suspicion that the holes in the latch and the part inside are not perfectly aligned or I'm doing something wrong. I can insert the pin separately into the latch, or into the other piece just fine. Just not both.
Question for the forum:
- Is there any trick for getting the pin inside both parts - the latch and the part in the middle?
- Should I try to file down the latch to try to make the holes align?
- Could it be that the parts are defective?
Edit: I can't upload the pictures or provide links to them due to minimum posts requirement.
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did you remove the m3 set screw that keep the the pin located in position?
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Yes, I removed the old pin from the frame by removing the set screw. Before trying new parts together (with the frame), I wanted to make sure that the latch is in correct position, i.e. at the end of the latch where the holes are, one side is flat and the rest is curved, which matches the nut piece. But the holes on the nut and the latch do not perfectly align no matter the position, therefore the pin can't go all the way through both.
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Yes, I removed the old pin from the frame by removing the set screw. Before trying new parts together (with the frame), I wanted to make sure that the latch is in correct position, i.e. at the end of the latch where the holes are, one side is flat and the rest is curved, which matches the nut piece. But the holes on the nut and the latch do not perfectly align no matter the position, therefore the pin can't go all the way through both.
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Is this common with Dahon parts? This looks like a legit OEM part, not some aftermarket one.
I did email thorusa and asked them about it.
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If there are flashes of missmatches on the parts, you might have to file but anodization will be removed. It could be a clearance issue.
but it sounds like concentricity which can be only fixed with reaming or may be drilling at slow speed. (I don t believe you can bore it out as a diy job)
but it sounds like concentricity which can be only fixed with reaming or may be drilling at slow speed. (I don t believe you can bore it out as a diy job)
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If there are flashes of missmatches on the parts, you might have to file but anodization will be removed. It could be a clearance issue.
but it sounds like concentricity which can be only fixed with reaming or may be drilling at slow speed. (I don t believe you can bore it out as a diy job)
but it sounds like concentricity which can be only fixed with reaming or may be drilling at slow speed. (I don t believe you can bore it out as a diy job)
I assume the defective part warrants a replacement just like any other defective product. Not willing to spend another $50 (the kit plus shipping) on this.
Whom do I contact in this case, the seller or the manufacturer?
Here are the pictures by the way - imgur.com/a/prWrfUV
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Thank you, I'm definitely not up for this task due to the lack of skills necessary to perform it.
I assume the defective part warrants a replacement just like any other defective product. Not willing to spend another $50 (the kit plus shipping) on this.
Whom do I contact in this case, the seller or the manufacturer?
Here are the pictures by the way - imgur.com/a/prWrfUV
I assume the defective part warrants a replacement just like any other defective product. Not willing to spend another $50 (the kit plus shipping) on this.
Whom do I contact in this case, the seller or the manufacturer?
Here are the pictures by the way - imgur.com/a/prWrfUV