Drive pin fit in rear wheels on 2" Burrell

Thought I'd try the drive pin in the rear wheel hubs, to make sure the caps didn't foul. The holes through the hubs are undersize, probably about .005". I can run an 8.0mm h7 reamer through them, but I don't know what sort of fit required.
On a different topic I am considering baking the smokebox bits (Firecote VHT), but wondered whether the fumes (assuming there are some), would affect the oven. Of course I could buy a cheap mini oven, but wondered if anyone else had done this!

Dave Saunders

Hi

I have used VHT paint on my smokebox and baked in oven at 200 for 2 hours. Then cooled oven to 170 and then cooked dinner with just holding the door open for a minute while taking the smokebox out. No smell and no taint of flavour.

hello Dave.

the pins just need to be a nice push fit. the retaining plate should keep them in place

Thanks for the prompt response. Reaming it with an h7 reamer would give me a snug slide, with no perceptible play, or do I need it to be a slight intrference i.e. tapped in?
Dave

lynnr wrote:Hi

I have used VHT paint on my smokebox and baked in oven at 200 for 2 hours. Then cooled oven to 170 and then cooked dinner with just holding the door open for a minute while taking the smokebox out. No smell and no taint of flavour.

Thanks Lynn, I'll give it a go, once I've shown your resonse to Management!!!

Dave

Dave Saunders wrote:Thanks for the prompt response. Reaming it with an h7 reamer would give me a snug slide, with no perceptible play...

im sure this would be fine

i normally check the forum first thing in the morning and mid afternoon so i can sort any queries if possible.

Many thanks again, I'm sure I'll get the hang of it.........eventually.
Dave

Hi guys

I do not know if you have done this yet but I used Reeves smoke box paint as it is a mat look

Good luck and do tell how you get on
Hugh