Re: [SilverStreak] temp repair Hinge breakage

["Keneth Wilson" <ke5dfr@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Wow...all of the hinge problems.  Our '79 is still on the original hinges. 
The trailer has been used and has a lot of miles on it.  I guess I am running
on borred time.

 Ken Wilson 
KE5DFR@sbcglobal.net 
Cypress, Texas

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From: "thetansedan@aol.com" <thetansedan@aol.com>
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Sent: Thursday, June 5, 2008 12:01:16 PM
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[SilverStreak] temp repair Hinge breakage

I've done this in order to help
prolong life. I believe that the hinges are
sometimes stressed by folks using
the door as a crutch, leaning heavily on it.
Also, the door can become
misaligned if the frame is twisted even slightly.B 


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From: Bussiere, Curtis L SFC RET <curtis.bussiere@us.army.mil>
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Sent: Thu, 5 Jun 2008 10:46 am
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[SilverStreak] temp repair Hinge breakage


Nylon washers, interesting
Yes Thank you! I just realized how I can extend my hinge life. The extreme
vertical wear on my hinges is threatening to make my door un-serviceable.
Until we find an affordable replacement hinge I am going to try installing
nylon washers to reduce the wear on my hinges. Of course they are still pot
metal and
I still have two broken loops on the outside screen door but my main
door still has 4 working loops that I have stuck metal washers in to provide
lift.They are however worn and the nylon washer may do the trick for a little
while longer.
OK
Marie is happy to now I have another project. Off to Lowes
Thanks again