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I'm using bear claw latches actuated by a 1/8" rod pulled by the door solenoid . The assembly looks like this
the little Rube Goldberg looking clamp on the rod isn't doing what it should. It was fabbed from a electrical cable clamp cut in half. The problem (I think) is that is copper and tends to loosen and fall off... I can't get enough torque on it with the screw head. I need some kind of rod clamp that is small enough to fit between the latch arm and the inside door skin and clamp securely to the 1/8" steel rod.
maybe something like this or similar to a ground rod clamp but much smaller
I can't find a source for tiny stuff , just electrical and mechanical stuff... any suggestions ?? I have about 3/8" stick out on the rod thru the latch arm
You might also look in the RC Hobby stuff (radio controlled car/truck). There would have to be some little steering connecting hardware that might have something that would work. I'm not an RC guy so I wouldn't know personally.
By the way, A big Hazel Green wave to ya down there in Hueytown!
EBEAR is right on the money with those clips...if you are looking for a source try Chevrolet tailgate latch rod clips, just replaced hose clips a few years back on my DD.
I just fixed the chevy tailgate for a friend and I didn't have time nor those clips so a machine nut, I believe 10-32, was threaded onto the rod without a die and no issues. Just another option.
I couldn't find a shaft size on any of the tailgate rod keepers and the ones at LAP store were too large. I ordered 4 of these yesterday evening Should be here today... couldn't find push nuts locally in size needed and ship time was longer than MC
