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Technical & Reference Section => Tech and Restoration => Topic started by: Trev on July 11, 2007, 09:57 PM
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Okay guys, easy one for ya. One of my stem bolts is really tight. So tight I can see the allen key starting to bend when try to undo it. what is the best way to loosen it? wd40?
also, do you know if all, i suppose they are called hollow fork bolts now (formally known as hollow stem bolts) are different sizes or not. I need to replace one. Sh1Tstanleys were supposed to have sent me a replacement one months ago, but now i have given up all hope from them.
cheers.
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i use a socket alen key on a ratchet ,better pressure but can snap easy.
wd will help
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Also, see if you can get a centre punch into the the allen head and hit it with a hammer to break the "weld" on the threads :daumenhoch:
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yeah, i've got something that will give it more leverage, but i think i'll need stronger allen keys. you could tell these were about to snap with just me pulling on it. fooking cheap homebase tat.
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Also, see if you can get a centre punch into the the allen head and hit it with a hammer to break the "weld" on the threads :daumenhoch:
would that cause any damage?
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Also, see if you can get a centre punch into the the allen head and hit it with a hammer to break the "weld" on the threads :daumenhoch:
would that cause any damage?
If you use a flat ended centre punch then no, it shouldn't damage it at all :daumenhoch:
Mind your thumb though won't you!
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Have you tried tightening the other 3 bolts to release the tension on the the one thats stuck?
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Have you tried tightening the other 3 bolts to release the tension on the the one thats stuck?
there's only two on this one. ??? i did think about doing that, but got worried in case that one got stuck too...