My broken hinge screws only to body, the hinge is connected to the cover by large rivets. Can I drill them out to use this replacement hinge?
637796
It really depends on the size of the rivets. The screws that come with this are sized to fit the existing pilot holes on the cooler and lid, but I'd think you could use a larger diameter screw if the ones that come with the hinges aren't thick enough to bite into the lid half of the hinge.
673392
Use a small screw driver to remove the plastic caps located at the sides of the hinge and tighten the nut that is covered by the caps with a wrench. That should do it.
2246492
I'd suggest taking the screws you do have to home Depot or lowes, they could tell you which screws would match. Or contact the company, they might send replacements for you.
1110308
You will need to drill out and replace the rivets with screws and nyloc nuts. Easily found at hardware store. Additionally I had to trim the rectangle paddles slightly to get the to fit in against the main blade paddles. It all went together pretty well and it worked great when the snow finally hit. I was happy with this purchase. It resurrected my old snow blower.
1942210
There is a hinge repair kit just for that part. You may contact Kohler directly to purchase the part. 1-800-4Kohler
1377980
I didn't read my response before I sent it. Sorry. My friend had to replace his door and used the part on the new door. He had the old door hinge break off and the old door could not be reused. I hope this makes more since.
1377984
I did repair my door with the hinge kit. It has worked fine ever since. There are two styles of hinge kits, so make sure you get the right one. I ordered both before figuring out which one worked for my door.
823038
I had the same problem. This thing is very secure which is good unless the combination fails to work. I tried drilling the spot welds off the hinge which sort of worked but after much struggle and dull drills I finally just tore at the thing with a large screw driver and crow bar. After about 1/2 hour of struggle I finally got it open. I now use a key-lock key safe.
1318319
It is doable without a lot of work. You have to have a drill, and measure carefully to re-drill the hinge screw holes on the other side of the carcass. The doors themselves are symmetrical top to bottom, so with the hinges on the other side, they would be mounted 'upside down' and open the other way. Anyone with high school wood-shop skills can do it.
515510
you will have to drill out the rivets (that's how the factory attaches the handle) and then undo the levers connecting the handle to the opening latch. Than reattach the new handle with I think 3/8 nuts and bolt. If more info is needed let me know
1079847
I have the same problem. I couldn't fix the safety hinge . If anyone can help will be highly appreciate Thanks
1867681
not without changing the hinges......would be a lot of trouble unless you are putting up a new door !!!
1637173
My hinges were not stripped out, they broke at the hinge point. I would try using the plastic drywall inserts that expand when you put the screws in,
1936862
I can't really tell you......I was replacing existing hinges and put the screws back in the same holes.
1686765
Using a nail, hammer the pin out from the bottom of the hinge.Note: I installed the hinges without taking the pins out. I just removed and replaced the hinges one at a time. I did not have to unhinge the door.
1692912
If you are replacing an existing hinge go with exactly what you have currently. Otherwise I'm not sure but I have screw in and they have lasted forever.
1145248
My recollection is you need to reuse the existing screws with the new cover. If you need screws I am sure you could contact almost any Herman Miller distributor and they could supply or tell you the size to get a replacement at a local hardware store.