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by george2490
17 Jun 2015, 12:17
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Radius arm stuck
Replies: 12
Views: 3125

Re: Radius arm stuck

Currently waiting for the magic that is plus gas to take effect while lubricating my thrapple.
Don't hold out much hope.
by george2490
17 Jun 2015, 12:15
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Radius arm stuck
Replies: 12
Views: 3125

Re: Radius arm stuck

Trying to do same job,
first side easy.
Second side nuts off, outer bush out but arm seized to underside of ball joint.
Any tips other than brute force?
Cheers.
by george2490
15 Jun 2015, 12:41
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: How big a can of worms?!! Trailing Arm!
Replies: 19
Views: 5643

Re: How big a can of worms?!! Trailing Arm!

Sounds sensible.
Cheers
by george2490
15 Jun 2015, 11:24
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: How big a can of worms?!! Trailing Arm!
Replies: 19
Views: 5643

Re: How big a can of worms?!! Trailing Arm!

Thanks for advice, Arm replaced.
I don't want the same problem again.
Should I grease the new bolts inside the sleeve or leave dry?
by george2490
12 Jun 2015, 19:54
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: How big a can of worms?!! Trailing Arm!
Replies: 19
Views: 5643

Re: How big a can of worms?!! Trailing Arm!

Thank you. I thought that might be the case but looked like it could be caused by wear.
by george2490
12 Jun 2015, 15:04
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: How big a can of worms?!! Trailing Arm!
Replies: 19
Views: 5643

Re: How big a can of worms?!! Trailing Arm!

Arm off at last, The holes in the mounting are not round.
Anyone know if this is as intended or are they ovalised and needing some fettling?
by george2490
09 Jun 2015, 21:49
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: How big a can of worms?!! Trailing Arm!
Replies: 19
Views: 5643

Re: How big a can of worms?!! Trailing Arm!

Top Hat is no use to me, the whole thing is rotten, cut out the bolt side but nut still holding fast! Manyana I am going angle grinder crazy, I will reduce the whole arm to smoke and sparks. I don't understand why I can't belt the remaining bolt out, I often resort to the grinder but this is first t...
by george2490
09 Jun 2015, 10:07
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: How big a can of worms?!! Trailing Arm!
Replies: 19
Views: 5643

Re: How big a can of worms?!! Trailing Arm!

My trailing arm is rotten and removal is underway. The nuts and bolts are rusted solid as expected.
I am thinking cutting the whole lot away is the answer.
Any advice before I do this?
Further, can anyone advise on stockist of the bolts and nuts?
Cheers,
George
by george2490
25 Mar 2015, 10:42
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: A throttle question
Replies: 17
Views: 6041

Re: A throttle question

Nice one Boxy,
Job done?
by george2490
24 Mar 2015, 11:53
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: A throttle question
Replies: 17
Views: 6041

Re: A throttle question

Also need help with this.
Broken cable at Carb.