Kelly 1) make sure the clip is in the grooves completely 2) make sure it faceds the correct way 3) safety wire the B--tard! Bill
-----Original Message----- From: GTS-1000 Owners List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Kelly Cash Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2002 11:15 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: GTS-1000 Digest - 17 Feb 2002 to 18 Feb 2002 (#2002-26) > > I used the "flare" tool on the rivet press to expand > > the two post ends. The question I have is, Am I done? > > Kelly, > You're done. I just did this a couple months back. > Pretty easy process, and the peace of mind is easily worth the price > of the rivet tool!!! I've had clip-type master links break before at > speed..... Mike H. Thanks, Mike. I wasn't sure if just flaring the posts was enough. I've had a clip come off, but the side plate didn't. Since then I've used a dot of silicone, and no problems. But I hear that the chain manufacturers are moving away from the clip-type master links. -K ================================================================ Kelly Cash Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: http://www.the-clearing.org Thanks to the interstate highway system, it is now possible to travel coast to coast without seeing anything. -Charles Kuralt ================================================================
