Snyder Imperial pivot pin replacement!

[Silverado]

Doc, Do you know if the newer Snyder pivot pins have the same thread as the old pins with a 5/16 - 24 thread. Mine only have flat spots on the threaded area to adjust the pin and a nut to lock it down. The pivot pins I see for Snyder Skates have the hex on the pin and nut to lock it down. The thread in the photo's I see look to be course. Maybe just the photo. I don't want to order them without knowing the thread size. My Snyder Imperials are from about 1960. Really in good shape. The pivot cup I see should work fine with the 7/16" OD. Any help would be appreciated. Jim

[Doc Sk8]

Originally Posted by Silverado

Doc, Do you know if the newer Snyder pivot pins have the same thread as the old pins with a 5/16 - 24 thread.

As far as I am aware it has been the same since the beginning.

Mine only have flat spots on the threaded area to adjust the pin and a nut to lock it down.

Yeah OG....

The pivot pins I see for Snyder Skates have the hex on the pin and nut to lock it down. The thread in the photo's I see look to be course.

It's not.

Maybe just the photo.

Most likely.

I don't want to order them without knowing the thread size.

You do...

My Snyder Imperials are from about 1960.

Interesting. I was not aware they had been around that long.... But then again, I never dug into it.

Really in good shape.

Snyders will out last man kind if well cred for and not abused.

The pivot cup I see should work fine with the 7/16" OD.

Ya got me there... Pivot cups are not replaceable on hanger style Snyder plates. The cup is hardened steel and pressed in. The pivot pin is designed to wear out long before the cup.

Any help would be appreciated. Jim

So tell me about the pivot cup/s. If they have issues you should send the plate/s back to Snyder to get them fixed. I have yet to see a non factory repair that looked anywhere close to right.

[dvw]

Originally Posted by Doc Sk8

I have yet to see a non factory repair that looked anywhere close to right.

Well, and I'll add to that, you can't buy the parts retail to do the job yourself for what it will cost to have Snyder do it. And they generally ship them back out same day. And yes, it's done right. That's been my experience, anyway.