Quick chain question

[karnage]

I am buttoning everything up and finally got to pin the chain.How do I know if I actually got the pins flared out to keep the link on??It looks expanded but cant tell.

 

[Big E]

Just make sure the plates are pressed evenly. Flare out or mushrooming the rivet does not take much. Kinda hard to describe. Sorry, didnt want to leave this topic unanswered.

 

[SoCal Blur]

I noticed that there's a point when the rivet tool seems to suddenly get less resistance or seems to "give" just a bit at the point when the rivet is mushroomed perfectly.

 

[karnage]

I need to get a tool I guess.I tried a different way to mushroom the rivot but didnt work

 

[MC MUSTANG]

A tool is the best way to go - and you want to ensure that the pin is centered on the rivet head... also, be very careful; it is super easy to smash a side or crack/split the rivet if you press too much.

 

[dragonbusa]

harbor frieght has a tool for $20

 

[mckay105]

i bought a kit off of amazon that worked great. I also used caliper to check on the mushrooming. The service manual tell you the amount it needs to be mushroomed. I just kept at it til I got the correct caliper reading.

Steve

 

[m_ridgeway]

Rivet, Press Fit, Breaker Tool

thats the kit i got, its a little pricey but will last from the shops ive talked to. hit the sponsors up and they may be able to get a little better pricing.

 

[dadofthree]

harbor frieght has a tool for $20

Do you have it ? Just wondering if it's a decent tool.

 

[pack mule]

A tool is the best way to go - and you want to ensure that the pin is centered on the rivet head... also, be very careful; it is super easy to smash a side or crack/split the rivet if you press too much.

The right tool always makes the job easier

 

[karnage]

I got it to mushroom.I checked with my calipers but the battery died but I compared the 2 sides and there is definatly a difference.Still prefer a master with a clip.Easy and they have worked for years.