Intercooler2 Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 I heard these things have issues and today it was my turn. Does Henning make a one-piece rod for this? If it is just the cross-pin that is broken that might be replaceable. Maybe it can be hit with a small weld? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intercooler2 Posted March 19, 2014 Author Share Posted March 19, 2014 It looks like the pin holding the two pieces together broke. Where can I buy it and does something better exist? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nealio Posted March 19, 2014 Share Posted March 19, 2014 Is this a 10mm? What recoil spring are you running? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intercooler2 Posted March 19, 2014 Author Share Posted March 19, 2014 10mm with flat bottom firing pin block and 20lb Wolf spring. Where can I get a pin or should I just get it welded? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nealio Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 I would have it welded or have a new guide rod made Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intercooler2 Posted March 20, 2014 Author Share Posted March 20, 2014 Why did they two piece it? The inner piece doesn't move? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intercooler2 Posted March 21, 2014 Author Share Posted March 21, 2014 The lady at EAA told me today the Hunter doesn't have a guide rod. I said what did you just say? WTF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nealio Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Why did they two piece it? The inner piece doesn't move? probably a lot cheaper to make than a 1 piece? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intercooler2 Posted March 21, 2014 Author Share Posted March 21, 2014 I tried Henning to sere if he makew or can make a replacement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intercooler2 Posted March 21, 2014 Author Share Posted March 21, 2014 Today took the cake! As you may know I don't care one bit about dealing with the ladies answering the phones at EAA. I'm sorry but they don't know the products and possibly even anything about guns. If they are the face to the customer for these things EAA should sit them down to some hands on training with take downs, etc... Possibly even give a test for them to pass. So I called today and asked if they found the pin part number. She says "what is the pin part number"? I said that's what I called for yesterday. Next, she says "what's the serial number of your Hunter"? I tell her I don't have it here with me. I just need the cross-pin that holds the two pieces together of the Hunter guide rod. Her response was "the Hunter doesn't have a guide rod". I said you didn't just say that, did you? Her next response was "let me send you the exploded view so we can get on the same page". She sends me the standard size pistol drawing with a one piece guide rod. I responded that isn't my pistol (8.1 was the rod on that drawing). I then e-mail her my picture of the Hunter rod here. She replied with "you need 8.1". Nope, I need that part, but the two-piece which the Hunter is. I gave up! I think I am going to remove all the black coating off and have it Tig welded at work. The pin will eventually just fail again shooting strong 10mm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nealio Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 There shouldn't be any load put on the rod itself, so I'm a little curious what caused it to fail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kneelingatlas Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 As you may know I don't care one bit about dealing with the ladies answering the phones at EAA. Sharon seems to be reasonably knowledgeable and always returns my emails promptly: sharon@eaacorp.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intercooler2 Posted March 21, 2014 Author Share Posted March 21, 2014 Actually, she was the one that I had this fiasco with today. My expression when she said it doesn't have a guide rod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kneelingatlas Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 That's too bad, she was my only hope... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intercooler2 Posted March 22, 2014 Author Share Posted March 22, 2014 I really can't understand why they don't train the people answering the phones. They should at the very least know what firearms they carry and the differences. If they are going to field parts calls they should have a system set up for each model with parts, etc... If they can ship a person red followers when you specify black, anything can and will happen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intercooler2 Posted March 23, 2014 Author Share Posted March 23, 2014 I have fixed it this evening. It just so happens I had a packet of JB Weld that was unopened hanging in the shop for years to assist me. - Clean with brake cleaner - Mix JB Weld an fill the cavity - Insert inner rod - Wipe off excess JB Weld squished out - Insert perfect size pop rivet as cross pin - Trim rivet - Hammer rivet ends and file It should be ready to go in the morning after some hours to harden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nealio Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Well my cross-pin broke last night at Steel Challenge. I had to finish the last stage with someone's XDm! Trying to decide of I should make a force-fit pin or weld it..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpipe95 Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Henning has a new cnc and according to my last email with him he is looking for parts to make, I would send him an email or call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praetorian97 Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 PICS! =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intercooler2 Posted June 2, 2015 Author Share Posted June 2, 2015 My fix is still holding strong. When Henning's new piece is ready I will swap it in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzw26n Posted June 2, 2015 Share Posted June 2, 2015 I have fixed it this evening. It just so happens I had a packet of JB Weld that was unopened hanging in the shop for years to assist me. - Clean with brake cleaner - Mix JB Weld an fill the cavity - Insert inner rod - Wipe off excess JB Weld squished out - Insert perfect size pop rivet as cross pin - Trim rivet - Hammer rivet ends and file It should be ready to go in the morning after some hours to harden. When time permits, please post a picture or two. Would like to see your fix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intercooler2 Posted June 2, 2015 Author Share Posted June 2, 2015 I thought it was on here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shabodah Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 I'd like to see a cone-fit one-piece guide rod for both the hunter and the compact frames. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intercooler2 Posted June 4, 2015 Author Share Posted June 4, 2015 Broke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intercooler2 Posted June 4, 2015 Author Share Posted June 4, 2015 Fixed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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