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Technical & Reference Section => Tech and Restoration => Topic started by: kowalski on August 28, 2007, 08:42 PM

Title: pro neck stem large bolt removal????????????
Post by: kowalski on August 28, 2007, 08:42 PM

im sure there have been many threads on this but i cant find em so here goes!
im trying to strip a proneck stem down for a polish or re ano job but cant get the large headed nut off the top,
does it actually come off? i have removed the first smaller one and the long nut and have tried turning the larger one but nothing is doing
please advise :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: pro neck stem large bolt removal????????????
Post by: Steve P on August 28, 2007, 08:47 PM

Clamp an old set of bars or seat post in the stem to undo the main bolt

You'll also need a decent press to remove the quill from the bottom plate :daumenhoch:

Steve

Title: Re: pro neck stem large bolt removal????????????
Post by: kowalski on August 29, 2007, 07:46 AM

thanks steve, have now tried that and still no joy it must be rusted together i left it over night in wd and have just tried again and no movement!
and more loosening tips???????????? :'(

Title: Re: pro neck stem large bolt removal????????????
Post by: dj_benice on August 29, 2007, 11:58 AM

put me tuf neck in the freezer o/night, slipped off next day  :4_17_5:

Title: Re: pro neck stem large bolt removal????????????
Post by: kowalski on August 29, 2007, 06:14 PM

all done just needed a decent vice and a proper set of tools, :daumenhoch: now for the polishing aaahhh ::)