Re: [T3] disassembling the vent wing for new seal, how do you take it apart?

[Scott Taylor <scottbtaylor@earthlink.net>]

<x-flowed>I don't remember the size of the rivet tool I used. Your best bet would 
be to order the rivets and take them with you when you go to get the 
tool. The setting procedure you describe is exactly what I did. I'd 
recommend wrapping the vent wing assembly with a rag or some padding 
when you do this, just to be on the safe side. It would be easy for the 
hammer to slip and do some damage.

Scott
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On Jun 4, 2006, at 9:25 PM, David Yaghoubian wrote:

> At 09:03 PM 6/4/2006, Scott Taylor wrote:
> > Those are the ones. I replaced the rivets when I put new seals in my 
> > Square's vent wings. It turned out well. Make sure to use a rivet 
> > setting tool (the kind you strike with a hammer).
>  Thanks for the tip. Is there a particular size setting tool I should 
> try to get for these rivets? Also, is the idea to angle the vent wing 
> assembly (removed from door, of course) so the flat rivet head is set 
> against a hard surface (in my case a mounted vise) and then strike the 
> hollow rivet end down with the rivet tool/hammer?

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