In a message dated 4/15/100 3:59:10 AM EST, professor.jim@...
writes:
DSN_klr650@egroups.com, Adam Stahnke wrote:
> With all the talk of swing lubrication, I decided to tackle the
job.
> The swingarm is off, but one bolt holding the three hole funky thing
> won't come out. The nut is off. After lots of WD-40 and Liquid
wrench,
> I can rotate the bolt both directions but it won't come out. I have
> hammered the hell out of it, but it won't budge. I am planning on
> buying a new bolt, so damaging it is not an issue. Any ideas on
how
to
> get it out? Cutting torch? Small explosive?
>
> -Adam
Two possible soulutions if you're patient:
1) soak the frozen parts with coca-cola (as best you can). Wait
over-night and soak several more times. Don't laugh, it has worked
for me (sometimes). [remember in science class how soaking teeth for
an extended time would disolve the teeth?] No, I don't know if root
beer or other carbonated drinks will work.
2) Wal-Mart sells a product similar to WD-40 that I have used with
success. It's in a bright yellow can & cost twice as much as other
lubricating/penetrating oils (sorry I don't remember the name of this
product). On several occasions, I had to apply several soakings over
several days.
good luck, Professor >>
I've had good luck with a product called "Kroil." It is a very thin
penetrating fluid/oil that has worked well for me. Its more expensive than
"Liquid Wrench" and others, but it works really well. Very nasty fumes,
though.
Charles