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Old 10-17-2012, 12:12 AM
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Detent Ball set

Hi!
How you set touros detent Ball?
It's solder?
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Old 10-17-2012, 08:10 AM
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No. You drill a hole using a #53(.0595) drill, then tap the ball in.

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Thanks for your answer!
Thanks the Ball don't pop up. WE don't loose the Ball?
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The ball is pressed into the lock with the ball standing above the lock the same thickness as the washer. Example if the washers are .010 thick, the ball should stand proud .010 above the lock.I hope this helps. Dan
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