Thanks Spike,
I haven’t done any more since my last post as we’ve been helping with our grandchildren over the Easter holiday. I should get back to it this week
Luckily I hadn’t lubricated the new sleeve etc in any way. The new pin and sleeve are refitted and seem ok now. Though I’m still mystified as to what the original hit to bend it like that.
I’ve taken on board your advice re the manual winder/drill! I will put my home-made winding tool in a carpenter’s brace instead, and pray I haven’t mangled the “quality” plastic gears.
Chris
