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Old 9th Feb 2024, 07:17
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Originally Posted by OldnGrounded
I agree. They're strong. But unless the cable tie was holding the stop pin tightly against its pad, or the pin was tightened into solid contact with the pad, the near end (inboard) of the loop would be pulled upward and the pin and pad would not remain in vertical alignment.
The cable tie is strong enough to stop the door rising enough for the stop pins and pads to disengage. Perhaps the door could rise a few milimetres?
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