Does anyone know an easy way of installing a pushnut washer aka star lock washer? Im trying to install it on a pin that holds together a linkage joint. Ive
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03-14-2020, 11:30 AM | #1 (permalink) |
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Pushnut/starlock washer install
Does anyone know an easy way of installing a pushnut washer aka star lock washer? Im trying to install it on a pin that holds together a linkage joint. Ive tried vice grips, a socket and socket extension while hammering it onto to the post, forcing it in with the washer on a socket and using channel locks.
I cant get enough force onto the washer and keeping the back of the pin steady enough. Is there a special tool for it or a technique?
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Does that make sense?
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Never done this before but I'd try: Put vise-grips so the jaws are on the ends of the pin. May need a second pair of vise-grips to hold the two rod together. Use a small punch and hammer to "walk" around the nut, forcing it onto the pin.
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Or get rid of the link pin and install a connector bolt and cap nut.
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Its a very small and tight work area. I dont have enough space for more than one vice grip.
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Hmm... that might work. Hillco Fastener store is just down the street. I hope they have something like this. It surprised me that they dont carry push nut washers though
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Ace Hardware is my go to place for odd nuts, bolts etc.
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Why not simply hold it vise-grips and use needle nose pliers and slightly bend the insides so it can help slide it in.
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Getting them off was easy. They're meant to be destroyed and replaced with new ones when you take them off. A sharp punch tool and finishing hammer and pliers .
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