Hello every one and
Don
When I removed my radius arm bolts all those years
ago
I drilled them out.Use a drill 1mm smaller than the
bolt diameter.
The rubbers are in two halves and were
originally from an Austin A40.
If they are not in good order I would suggest
destroying them and fabricating new ones.
If that is not a good option then, try to soak wrag
in diesel and attach it to the bolt so that the diesel can soak on to
the threads(much better than WD40) but
slower.
A progress report please.
Regards Jac
----- Original Message -----From: mcaqmdSent: Thursday, January 10, 2002 5:30 PMSubject: [MarcosManiacs] Radius rod helpHi all,
Happy New Year to everyone!
I am attempting to replace the rubber/steel bushings in my radius
arms. There are 8 of them. After a number of hours spent removing
just the nuts due to 30 years of road grime, undercoat of some sort,
etc. I am now trying to remove the bolts. I have been able to remove
one! The others are frozen. What has happened is the metal insert
in the rubber bushing has rusted to the bolt. I have tried WD-40,
Super Penetrant, brake fluid (eats everything else!) and applied
heat. A 5lb hammer and a drift just bounch off the bolt. No luck at
all.
At this point I am at the "Sawz-all" stage. I do not want to cut the
bolts and the cutting of the rear ones would be very tricky indeed.
Before I start cutting does anyone have any suggestions?? I'll try
about anything.
Thanks,
Don Lattimer
#3m5759 V6
Willits, Ca
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