spindle problem
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LoneWolfStreetRods
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Cold chisel running lengthways with a support on the otherside will split them in two and they come right off.
Yes, those are typically bearing spacers for converting to disk brakes. If you are trying to save the adaptors "sometimes" a gear puller works. Run a torch across them to heat them up and use a gear puller. If that doesn't work, the chisel is the way.
Yes, those are typically bearing spacers for converting to disk brakes. If you are trying to save the adaptors "sometimes" a gear puller works. Run a torch across them to heat them up and use a gear puller. If that doesn't work, the chisel is the way.
doghousedevil
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thanks for the help. i tried the torch, but not with the puller. i shall try again.
dmw56
Busted and Rusted on Route 66
If you're really skilled with a cutting torch you can cut them off. I've seen my dad do it many times. I'd probably cut the spindle.
Try using a cut off wheel and cut most of the way through then use chisel to break them.
Try using a cut off wheel and cut most of the way through then use chisel to break them.
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doghousedevil
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a cutting torch for my skill level will surely result in me looking for another set of spindles
and if it wasn't for a grinder, i wouldn't let anyone look at my welds either. the cutting wheel and chisel sound like my best bet. i will be trying this later after i get some sleep.
thanks for the help,
dhd
and if it wasn't for a grinder, i wouldn't let anyone look at my welds either. the cutting wheel and chisel sound like my best bet. i will be trying this later after i get some sleep.thanks for the help,
dhd
Unkl Ian
Allergic to Idiots
I used to be able to slice the nut off a bolt,
without damaging the threads.
Sounded impossible,until our welding teacher showed us how,and I practiced.
I would grind or file a flat on each side,95% of the way through,
then split it with a chisel.
Ike
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Try This
I've had good luck with a pipe wrench. If you can get the piece to turn it will be easier to remove. Put the pipe wrench on and give it couple turns. A little heat would help it along. I'm old oil field trash and a pipe wrench can do many things.
I've had good luck with a pipe wrench. If you can get the piece to turn it will be easier to remove. Put the pipe wrench on and give it couple turns. A little heat would help it along. I'm old oil field trash and a pipe wrench can do many things.
T2T
Still running with scissors!
Again, Unkl has hit it on the head..........................
