Dave Huffman wrote:
>
> A simple problem -- one or two of my window cranks is separating -- only
> where the knob fits into the little aluminum crank arm. My gut jury-rig
> solution is to drill out the end of the knob and screw-in a sheet metal
> screw, maybe w/a washer.
>
> Anyone found a better method?
>
> Huff
> '67 Caravel
Hi Dr. Huff:
I had a couple of loose ones and here's what I did:
Originally one end of the knob was put through a hole in the crank and
then squashed down or "riveted" to fix it in place. On mine, I took a
punch of the appropriate diameter (a bolt) and, with the end of the knob
supported adequately (garage floor? anvil?) repunched the head of the
"rivet".
Worked for me.
Just start out kind of gingerly, and make sure that the knob still turns
in the hole while increasing the snugness of the fit. Doesn't take much.
GQ '67 Safari
