Push pins for older Olympic 1190 (2001 purchase date.

[Adder]

Need push pins for older Olympic 1190 (2001 purchase date).
Multiple sources refer back to 'roll pins', which do not fit the older secondary burn tubes and connector sleeve.
Tnx fer ur help.

 

[begreen]

Roll pins usually are available at good hardware stores. Or use stainless cotter pins.

 

[Adder]

Need push pins for older Olympic 1190 (2001 purchase date).
Multiple sources refer back to 'roll pins', which do not fit the older secondary burn tubes and connector sleeve.
Tnx fer ur help.

Roll pins do not fit....either too large or too small....
Cotter pins will not work because the push pin holes are all one side of the receiver and tube.
Yes, I could drill holes, but then I wouldn't post asking for push pins of the vintage Olympic after burners...thanks anyhow.....next!

 

[dave_376]

the roll pins are a PITA to get in the burn tubes! There is a tool that Avalon makes to make the job easier, it looks like a mini hammer. It has a hallow spot that holds the roll pin and you tap the mini hammer with a real hammer to get the roll pins in. It's one of those jobs where you wish you had 3 hands, you need to make sure everything is in alignment before you start tapping them in (I used a very firm tap). If I recall they are 1/4".

 

[Adder]

Tnx Dave....I have read about these hammers elsewhere.....in my opinion, the stove is great, but the manufacturer has much to be desired....another case of, "if it ain't broke don't fix it"!....
Seems to me, if I can't find or fabricate a pin that can easily be inserted and removed, it would be easier to drill new additional holes in the receiver and burn tube then, as 'begreen' says, use SS cotter pins or better yet, SS R or hairpin locking cotter pins. I am still looking and thinking!