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Originally Posted by Bill Murphy
Craig L is correct. For a horizontal wiggle the correct fix is the hook. You can do it yourself or you can send it out. Take your pick. Fooling around with the hinge pin or roll is way overboard in tightening a Parker.
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Mr. Murphy ,with all do respect and I truly mean that...but how is replacing a roll pin whether done by a smith or someone with a little patience and skill going way overboard ?I've done that very thing twice with excellent results , with a smoked joint showing perfect contact(seems to me they were replaceable for a reason,just like the barrel wedges) ...it avoids the heat of welding of any type to the lugs of the bbls,it's a nice clean fix, albeit a lucky strike type scenario.(which is why I've contemplated making up a few new ones )
But you're also right that the welded hook is the way to go,when pins or joints can't be replaced ,I've done three Parkers so far this year ,and a few other brands ...I actually just finished a #1 PH 12 last evening by welding the hook.
Just my two cent thoughts.