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I've just picked up a nice little black P51 demi with a gold filled cap (made between 1957 and '60) but it needs a new cap jewel. Were the jewels on demis the same size as full size P51 aeros please and where's the best place to order one from?

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NOS jewels appear on eBay from time to time. The later greyish jewels are easier to find than the pearl jewels. Figure 12-15 each plus some postage.

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Thanks FarmBoy. Are ones for a Demi the same size as standard P51s?

same size.

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Thanks for the link. I'm watching a pair of them on eBay, but the shipping fee for such a small item is pretty pricey. I've also been in touch with Pentooling to ask their shipping cost to Ontario. Must admit I'm looking forward to drilling out the remainder of the old jewel - sometimes a girl's just got to use a Dremel and a very fine bit.

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...Must admit I'm looking forward to drilling out the remainder of the old jewel - sometimes a girl's just got to use a Dremel and a very fine bit.

once you have removed the screw holding the jewel, you can simply burn out the Jewel stump remaining within the screw and then clean it out. This way there is no chance of inadvertent damage to the clip screw's inner threads from the drill bit.

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Yes, I suppose if I soften the remaining plastic stump with my heat gun and pick it out, it will be safer - not as much fun though ;)

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You would have to drill it out. But I prefer using a heated corresponding size steel rod. I poke it in the hole and very gently press it on the stem of the jewel stuck until it melts. And then I clear the hole. Using burning flame on the removed retaining screw for a few second would also burn the stuck jewel stem. The screw may be cleaned afterward.

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