50-93 ash door pins

Serge · Post by **Serge** » Thu. Jul. 16, 2020 7:10 am

Does somebody knows if we can get oversize ash door pins, to eliminate loose
Any suggestions will be appreciated.

freetown fred · Post by **freetown fred** » Thu. Jul. 16, 2020 8:31 am

S, I know they make those clevis pins--find a DECENT hardware store & check them out--not sure they're called clevis pins but that's what came to what's left of my mind!!! LOL If ya find out, I'm probably due!! Let me know, I'll also look--we got a hardware that used to be a blacksmith shop. I'll check that out & get back to ya.

Post by **Rob R.** » Thu. Jul. 16, 2020 12:27 pm

A good hardware store should have what you need.

Mcmaster has every kind of pin known to man, but you probably don't want a bag of 25.

https://www.mcmaster.com/pins/clevis-pins/

oliver power · Post by **oliver power** » Thu. Jul. 16, 2020 10:40 pm

freetown fred wrote: ↑
Thu. Jul. 16, 2020 8:31 am
S, I know they make those clevis pins--find a DECENT hardware store & check them out--not sure they're called clevis pins but that's what came to what's left of my mind!!! LOL If ya find out, I'm probably due!! Let me know, I'll also look--we got a hardware that used to be a blacksmith shop. I'll check that out & get back to ya.

I do believe you are right Fred "Clevis Pins". Then drill out the old holes. Can also buy long hardened bolts, and cut off the threads. Use the unthreaded part. Just another thought...

Serge · Post by **Serge** » Fri. Jul. 17, 2020 11:49 am

Found an easy solution, those pins are 3/16", you need pins just a little bit bigger, 8mm is the right size or M8. I bought 2 bolts with 1 inch non threaded. For me it did work fine.

freetown fred · Post by **freetown fred** » Fri. Jul. 17, 2020 1:06 pm

Did they snug it up nicely S??

Hoytman · Post by **Hoytman** » Fri. Jul. 17, 2020 4:01 pm

I would be careful of a hardened bolt. You want what is replaceable to be expendable. In other words, it's better to have the pins wear out than the hole wollered out in the hinge itself. Just my take on it. Either way, put some anti-seize on them.

Post by **franco b** » Fri. Jul. 17, 2020 5:06 pm

8 mm is 5/16

Serge · Post by **Serge** » Fri. Jul. 17, 2020 6:57 pm

freetown fred wrote: ↑
Fri. Jul. 17, 2020 1:06 pm
Did they snug it up nicely S??

They fit right in with a little loose. It reduces the up and down motion by 50%.

Serge · Post by **Serge** » Fri. Jul. 17, 2020 7:01 pm

franco b wrote: ↑
Fri. Jul. 17, 2020 5:06 pm
8 mm is 5/16

Mesured with a micrometer, there is a little différence.

Serge · Post by **Serge** » Fri. Jul. 17, 2020 7:02 pm

Hoytman wrote: ↑
Fri. Jul. 17, 2020 4:01 pm
I would be careful of a hardened bolt. You want what is replaceable to be expendable. In other words, it's better to have the pins wear out than the hole wollered out in the hinge itself. Just my take on it. Either way, put some anti-seize on them.

Good idea, I'll do that.

Post by **franco b** » Fri. Jul. 17, 2020 7:09 pm

Serge wrote: ↑
Fri. Jul. 17, 2020 7:01 pm
Mesured with a micrometer, there is a little différence.

Just pointing out it is not 3/16, but closer to 5.

freetown fred · Post by **freetown fred** » Fri. Jul. 17, 2020 7:20 pm

Ahhhh, your loose was up & down---interesting. My pins are actually part of the door. Having just checked, no play up & down or side to side. I'm a happy camper with a real old 50-93.

Serge · Post by **Serge** » Fri. Jul. 17, 2020 8:22 pm

franco b wrote: ↑
Fri. Jul. 17, 2020 7:09 pm
Just pointing out it is not 3/16, but closer to 5.

Sorry, my mistake franco, should had been 5/16

Serge · Post by **Serge** » Sat. Jul. 18, 2020 8:53 pm

Serge wrote: ↑
Fri. Jul. 17, 2020 11:49 am
Found an easy solution, those pins are 3/16", you need pins just a little bit bigger, 8mm is the right size or M8. I bought 2 bolts with 1 inch non threaded. For me it did work fine.

Should be 5/16 Not 3/16 Sorry

50-93 ash door pins

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