Gudgeon Guide

Gudgeon Guide parts list 

A - Top gudgeon guide - with twin posts 

B - Bottom gudgeon guide - with a single post 

C - 2x pairs of adjustable chain grips 

D - 4x gudgeon guide packing sleeves

E - Loosen the adjusting screw on the back handle of one set of grips to about halfway out. Starting with the lower guide, pass the chain around the post and attach the loose end to the grip jaw. Leave enough space to place the guide inside the chain against the post.

F - Place the lower guide between the post and chain. The chain slots into the gudgeon guide and this will hold the guide in place. Using the grips tighten the guide against the post. Do not over tighten, the chain does most of the gripping.

If the post is out of plumb use the supplied packing sleeves beneath the top or bottom guides to achieve correct vertical alignment.

G - shows the lower gudgeon guide in place with a packing sleeve. Fit the gate onto the lower gudgeon guide then steady the gate in the gateway at the desired closed position using blocks and the like to secure the gate. 

Slide the top gudgeon guide up onto the gates top hinge. Clamp the top gudgeon guide in place with the other chain grips. If a wire is in the way the gudgeon guide may be inverted to provide a different position. Note: If the type of gudgeons you are using

Lightly supporting the gates swinging end, test the gates action and closing position. Adjust the guides as required to provide your desired gate action.

H - Check the top guide is hard up to the top hinge then drill the gudgeon holes. Only drill about three quarters through the post to prevent drilling into the chains grips chain. Remove the gate and gudgeon guides and drill through the remainder of the post. You may wish to use a slightly smaller diameter drill bit in the situation where you wish to screw fit the gudgeons or hammer in the lower gudgeon.