Since it’s Mundane Monday, I’ll take some brief time to cover an internal “upgrade” part I’ve been futzing with for a few weeks now: the Modify Anti-Reversal Latch.
I actually received this part by accident (thanks Evike!), as it’s not one I would typically order. Generally speaking, anti-reversal latches are something that simply drops into your gearbox and wham-o! You’re done. With this particular AR latch, however, I have found it to be the rather inglorious exception to that rule.
But first: what sets this anti-reversal latch apart from the myriad others out there? To start with, this latch has a ‘captured’ spring that is held in place with an E-clip. It also has a slotted shaft designed to allow you to release the latch via a screwdriver for ease of takedown. It’s also reputedly heat treated for extra strength. These are all great ideas, and if they actually worked then this would be an amazing anti-reversal latch.
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