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scott30:
hi all got a dyno frame i need to strip so i can take it to the chromers to get the chrome taken off as its flaked in places but haveing problems the seat post is stuck in the frame ive managed to get the crank off but the cups dont seem to want to come out and ive also got probs getting the stem out the forks ive taken the stem bolt right out or do i need to put it back in a little so the wedge is still attached to get it out it seems its stuck in the forks any help would be great thanks as havent built any bmxs since the late 80s  :daumenhoch: cheers all scott

pkradman:
get acces to a vice stick the post in it and twist ..soak in wd40 prior to this .. failing that look out for the nearest skip  8)

aditup 2234:
Hold seat post in a vice, warm up the seat tube and then use the frame for leverage.
Put the stem bolt back in, make sure you release the wedge by tapping the stem bolt down, sometimes then, the wedge may drop out of the the steerer tube when you unscrew the bolt again. Failing that, its just brute force. Refit the bars or an old seat tube and fit and old wheel to give you more leverage.
Lots of WD40 and soak time usually helps.
The bearing cups will come out, just hit them hard with a drift from the other side.
Good luck fella

QUADROPHENIA:

--- Quote from: pkradman on April 13, 2009, 12:03 PM ---get acces to a vice stick the post in it and twist ..soak in wd40 prior to this .. failing that look out for the nearest skip  8)

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thanks for that top pit crew chief..............ffs

stfc:
if you can mate leave it soaking in diesel over night or plus gas, wd40 evapourates after a period of time, i had success with plus gas and a hack saw but the seat post wasnt visible above the frame tube,so dont cut anything,mine was a last resort, also a bit of heat as suggested, take your time , keep doing a bit, soaking it and returning when the frustration gets a bit much, it will come out , dont skip it  :)

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