Turm Sport loose hinge

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  1. Dwight

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    I have a Turm Sport in nice condition except that the hinge is a bit loose. A full tank of fuel will cause the hinge to turn so the tank ends up laying on the table.

    Is there a way to tighten the hinge?
     
  2. Dean

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    Hi @Dwight

    There might be something in this thread to help you? Flick down past the oil quenching discussion ...
     
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    Hi. In the post that Dean pointed out, there is a photo posted by snwcpr that shows the tool used to lock the hinge. You need to insert it into one of the holes in the ring on the hinge (I marked it in green) and tighten it by pulling it towards you.If you do not have this tool, just use any rod with a diameter that fits the holes in the ring.
    1218939627-Turm_open~2.JPG
     
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    @Knee that is not the hinge. That is the fuel line joint.
     
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    @snwcmpr . Yes, you are right. Thanks for correcting me.
    @Dwight . To lock the top cover ( with the tank) is this pin in the hinge.
    IMG_20240731_145322742.jpg
     
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    Thanks guys. It worked. With my stove, I needed to turn it way from me rather then towards me.

    It's going on my next picnic.
     
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    @snwcmpr I admitted you were right, but it didn't give me a break and I had to check.
    In the video you can see that the hinge is locked when you tighten this ring.
     
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