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Old 10-23-2023, 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Ian181 View Post
How do you tell if the cylinder is bad?

I did notice that this part (see pic) has some play in the mounting hole where the bolt goes through, would this explain part of it?
I would recommend you replace that bolt with the correct type. You don't want those threads bearing against the ID of that hole. It needs a grade 8 bolt with a smooth shoulder inside the hole. You may have to get one a bit longer and shim it with washers (also grade 8).
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