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fuel cap pin

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Lobo:
In the last couple of months I've bought the hinge pin from DSS.

17514323300P Fuel Tank cap pivot pin £2.95

...plus of course the robbing gov'ts VAT, and postage.

Lobo:
Gents... on my (400F) tank's return I shall need to install the filler cap. Any tips / hints / tricks on how to install the rivet.... any special tools etc?
Ta muchly.

Green1:
Hi Lobo
with my catch pin I placed a ball bearing on the hollow end of the pin held in place with a small dab of grease and then placed a pair of slip pliers over the pin and gently squeezed until it flared out.I'm yet to try it with the cap as i'm still waiting for the pin to arrive.
It makes you sweat a bit holding pliers that close to fresh paint.
   

Lobo:
Thanks Green1. There's an idea, and now wondering if I can substitute your pliers with a mole-grip set to the correct gap. (Ie less horrific snap down should it slip). Still a bit fraught tho, I've waited bloody ages for the tank, and not akin to wailing in front of the missus...
Lobo

Green1:
I thought about mole-grips but mine release uncontrollably
You don't need to put much pressure on the pin to rivet it over 

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