P68 Door Pins

[LuvMyPellets]

Anyone had a problem with one or both of the door pins working their way out? I had to go replace one today on the mother in laws stove. Thinking about drilling it for a small cotter pin or maybe just putting a dab of high temp silicone under the top of the pin to see if that holds it. I notice the top one does not rotate when opening yet the bottom one rotates with the door opening which is the one always working its way out.

 

[Fsappo]

I'd use a cotter pin instead of silicone. any time I've seen pins working their way against gravity, it would lead to finding something not lined up properly, racked frame, hinges bent, etc.

 

[Bioburner]

I use graphite based Neverseize and nothing seems to give it enough traction to creep out anymore

 

[Havilcek stole the ball]

I used a lock washer, and it has held for four or five years.

 

[LuvMyPellets]

Thanks for the replies. Graphite sounds the most non destructive and if it does not work Dr Destructo will get to work

 

[elevenMracing]

I'm having this problem also. I'll try graphite first, if that doesn't work I'll be machining a snap ring groove in both pins and holding them in mechanically.