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yves

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3d Part modification
« on: February 11, 2023, 18:47:24 »
I am repairing "again"  ::) the cylinder of the light for the heating levers and have used the 3D file on the tech manual and saw a modification to do because it's difficult to fit the electric pin exactly in the correct location .  i have to grind a very thin groove in the plastic part cover to match with the "tab" at the bottom of the pin. The stop on the 3D part is located too far in a rear position.
I hope you understand my basic english.... may be it's more easy with the photos below ...!
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Re: 3d Part modification
« Reply #1 on: February 12, 2023, 10:12:37 »
The 3D part fitted . I'll have to test the light through the "white cylinder" even with a LED  it may be darker than with the clear original one !
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Re: 3d Part modification
« Reply #2 on: February 12, 2023, 18:04:07 »
You wont get much light through these white cylinders...
you can buy clear one plexyglas cylinder... I made myself both new...
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Re: 3d Part modification
« Reply #3 on: February 13, 2023, 22:00:08 »
Excellent work!
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Re: 3d Part modification
« Reply #4 on: February 13, 2023, 23:32:01 »
I am repairing "again"  ::) the cylinder of the light for the heating levers and have used the 3D file on the tech manual and saw a modification to do because it's difficult to fit the electric pin exactly in the correct location .  i have to grind a very thin groove in the plastic part cover to match with the "tab" at the bottom of the pin. The stop on the 3D part is located too far in a rear position.
I hope you understand my basic english.... may be it's more easy with the photos below ...!

I believe I created the model a while back. I couldn’t find the parts then. It worked for me but I am happy to modify it if you can supply dimension and or sketch.
Dirk
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