Hump Cam Spring insert

[Spanish Flea]

Just an Update, I've gotten the Doner Zippo from BBD. I've removed the cam, and found that the tubing i have to make the rivit, is to big.

I went to the hobby store and they don't have the size tube in need. 1/8 to big and 3/32 (i think it was) is to small.

So back home i went and filed the hole on the Cam bigger to fit the 1/8 tube.

I've got a dry fit and it looks good. I hope tonight I can crimp down the rivit. I've been to busy to play.

More soon.

Spanish Flea

[Spanish Flea]

Had some time to put some pix on my Flicker account.


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User name is Spanish Flea

This is how i got it. Newer cam and a Brass Pop Rivet.


This is the first soder attempt. I have since taken out the led and I'm going to use JB Weld to fill the hole.


My Sonic Cleaner working hard.


Here are the tools i use to make my own rivets.
I use the middle one to start the flair, then use the one on the right to bring the flair out more. then I do the same to the other end, with the flat punch on the other side.


Enjoy,

Spanish Flea

[Spanish Flea]

This is the new Rivit, installed. Look good.


This is a pix with a new wick installed.


And this is it Lit. Looks good. but with the old style Flint Wheel, it's a bit hard to light.



Spanish Flea

[arthurdent]

excellent flea! well described with great pics...will be ready to perform surgery myself someday when needed!

[Blue]

Great to see it all come together Flea! Glad to help!

[arthurdent]

flea,
is it possible to send me the correct dimensions for the humped spring? I've a couple inserts with broken springs and I was going to try to play around with some black steel strapping (being spring steel) and fashion replacements. The only other way I have available to get the correct dimensions is to remove the spring from a good insert and would prefer not to go that route.
cheers,

[zippofeind]

Hello to all! Im looking for simmilar information i have a 1958 with broken spring but luckily i have few cam springs laying about..does anyone know the size of this eyelet or rivet ..or have rivet buy dale trade ect any info would be most helpful! ....if so email [e-mail]