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Well I started my DIY Power Pro up grade today. So far so good. Tomorrow morning I'll get back to it. I'm on the putting it back together portion. Video is very helpful. The parts included are great and I can't see a need for anything else.
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It is only 19:27, why ya quitting so 'early'?:D
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JPG40504 wrote:It is only 19:27, why ya quitting so 'early'?:D
I just wanted to savor the process
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Also I just discovered the little button/ catch the grabs the spring for the quill has broken off. any suggestions on a fix
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chris jay wrote:Also I just discovered the little button/ catch the grabs the spring for the quill has broken off. any suggestions on a fix

Not easy! Getting the the remaining shaft removed is the major problem. Careful drilling/easy out(maybe). Then comes what to replace it with. The original is a twist rivet(hardened). It could be drilled and tapped for a screw with a properly sized head, but replacing the twist rivet is preferred.


Orrrr replace the quill shaft.;):eek:
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[quote="JPG40504"]Not easy! Getting the the remaining shaft removed is the major problem. Careful drilling/easy out(maybe). Then comes what to replace it with. The original is a twist rivet(hardened). It could be drilled and tapped for a screw with a properly sized head, but replacing the twist rivet is preferred.


Orrrr replace the quill shaft.]


That sucks. Well I guess I get to enjoy the process even longer
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chris jay wrote:That sucks. Well I guess I get to enjoy the process even longer
So which of the two 'options' will you 'undertake'?:D
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JPG40504 wrote:So which of the two 'options' will you 'undertake'?:D

I drilled out as much of the hole as I could. It didn't look as if the old twist pin went in very far. I took one off my old motor and put it in the hole. It did get enlarged a little so I filled it with JB weld and I'll see how strong it is tomorrow
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Gee! You can savor all night long!

Happy Thanksgiving and digest well!!
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charlese wrote:Gee! You can savor all night long!

Happy Thanksgiving and digest well!!
Lol! Same to you
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