If I remember correctly this is not a simple bar, the end shown is retained in position by a wedge and retaining plate arrangement which allows the shaft to be removed.
The other end is a knuckle, with a pivot pin passing through, holding it to the hammer head.
I would still suggest getting a new one from Neville Barnes as per previous reply in this thread.
If the connecting rod replacement is not the correct length, the head will not strike parallel to the anvil face, limiting its use
It has been known on these hammers that if the head is not parallel to the face, then they can be adjusted by either using O/A to heat the bar and jump it up, to the required length, or remove and forge/ draw out to adjust to correct length.
This would seem to indicate that the material used for this particular application is not cast iron.
70 years old is I believe quite new compared to my Blacker. and I have fitted new parts to it supplied by Neville Barnes,
Last edited by John B; 01-28-2008 at 06:35 PM.
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