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Old 01-27-2021, 02:37 AM
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excellent write up only issue i have is probably getting a metal cable tie wrapped twice.....

You have to expand the clip for the ball to move enough to make room I've done it a few times now it's not difficult just if the first attempt or two fails diagonal cut it off and start over. It took me a few tries to figure out that a single pass wouldn't hold tight enough
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You have to expand the clip for the ball to move enough to make room I've done it a few times now it's not difficult just if the first attempt or two fails diagonal cut it off and start over. It took me a few tries to figure out that a single pass wouldn't hold tight enough
i got two old dhc to play with, gonna dishwasher em and then see if i can get it done, either metal zip ties or wire or even plastic ones that as i mentioned before hopefully if cracked due to heat wont fall off and cause any jam in there....
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