Subject: RE: Exhaust Nut Removal
Author: Zink, Rich, ITD
Date: Jan 23, 2004, 9:58 AM
Post ID: 1715837816
Mine usually come loose on their own. ;-)
I have an old funky spanner that I have ground down to fit exactly and it
works great.
Have you tried heating them up with a torch yet?
Rich
-----Original Message-----
From: Adam Lacy [mailto:alac-@hotmail.com]
Sent: Friday, January 23, 2004 9:52 AM
To: Loopfram-@topica.com
Subject: Exhaust Nut Removal
Hello all!
I need some advise on removing the Exhaust Nuts from my 72' Eldo. I have
been trying all methods, destructive and non-destructive, to remove these
nuts. I ordered a 3 peice spanner set from Harbor Freight which only broke
after about 20lbs of torque on them. I have tried to make my own wrench,
which also broke. I finally got out the infamous pipe wrench in
frustration. With this method the left side nut broke a chunk off and only
wanted to bend the nut. I have lubricated it with different solutions,
lubricants, wax, and even considered pouring beer on it to satisfy angered
gods.
Anyone have a suggestion short of dropping the thing off at Detroit
Eurocycles?
Disassembly of the bike took 3 nights of wrenching and
documenting/packaging.
Removal of these nuts has taken almost 2 and a half months. Ugg!
Any suggestions are appreciated!
Thanks!
Adam
Rochester, MI
72' Backetcase
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