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Stuck stem

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Rodgy1970:
I use red diesel on siezed parts, which usually works a treat and is cheap.

Put the long bolt back in, turn up side down and pour diesel down the stearer tube on the forks.

A bit of PTFE tape rapped round the bolt (just below the head) before you tighten it will keep the diesel in the tube for longer, it will seep out but the longer it's in the tube the better it works.

Munnyella:
As the forks are in the frame, I think you'll struggle to get sufficient heat applied where you need it.

I have used the coke trick, and diesel, both worked well, having seen what coke does, I only now drink it watered down with scotch or vodka, however, I'll still do diesel neat!!

Once its soaked a good while, a sharp blow up the fork hole with a socket extension and metal hammer may `break' the weakened rusty bond.

Andy68:
Still stuck, soaked in more coke so I thought I'd strip another survivor......... stem came out no problemo but the feckin seat post is well and truly stuck in this one with about 1 1/2 inches showing............  Love it!!!!

QUADROPHENIA:


Angela what feckin frame is it ? Is it actually worth all this effort ? Is it a burner ? If so find the lake. Have you hit it yet with the big hammer or you been using your Disney wand ? Please get some pics up

Andy68:
I really look forward to your comments Pete, you rad clown!!!!  :LolLolLolLol:   Pics to follow...... think these are gonna turn out a nice pair of  mini/juniors...................

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