Door hinges

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MarkK
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Door hinges

Post by MarkK » Mon Apr 17, 2017 4:44 pm

Is door hinge wear/alignment taken up by adjusting the hinge pins?
I have a low mileage 10hp with new hinge pins and not much wear where it might be expected but two of the doors are 'wobbly' when closed.
Thank you.
Mark (1947 10hp)

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Re: Door hinges

Post by Chris C » Mon Apr 17, 2017 6:53 pm

Hi Mark, The play in the door hinges is caused by worn "acorns" which are small acorn shaped items between the top and bottom hinges.
There are various shaped acorns, some are curved top & bottom and some are curved at one end and tapered at the other end.
Normally the pin (bolt) does not wear. You can get replacement ones from Paul Beck / Vintage Car Parts
https://www.vintagecarparts.co.uk/parts ... -and-balls

You may need to "fettle" them to fit correctly.
Chris Cartmell - DVLA Liaison Officer
Rover Sport Register

1939 - Rover 14 Saloon (P2)
1975 - Rover 2200 Saloon (P6)

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Re: Door hinges

Post by luli » Mon Apr 17, 2017 10:57 pm

I had got mine from Mike Couldry. See pictures here http://wp.me/pXLKy-1bJ and also here http://wp.me/pXLKy-Bq
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Re: Door hinges

Post by MarkK » Tue Apr 18, 2017 2:44 pm

Thank you gentlemen.

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