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artee
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Suspension linkage seized

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Hi
Today I decided to strip and regrease the likages.
I managed to get most of the bolts out except the one that goes through the swingarm. The bell crank wont turn on the bearings.
I got the nut off, however I cannot withdraw the bolt. It's seized solid.
I've tried to hammer the bolt out (with the nut on, of course)
Is there a technique to removing this bolt, or do I have to attack it with the angle grinder.

Roger
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Re: Suspension linkage seized

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Hello roger

Brian here from leyland - just taken all this lot off and had to use some serious heat with my butane gun - happy to help if you need help

That one on mine came off relatively easily but the needle bearings had completely rusted away - all was left of needles was bits of rust

As I say happy to help as we aren't far away
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Btw

If you want to see seizure see my 'disaster' thread and starter motor issues
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BrianC wrote:Btw

If you want to see seizure see my 'disaster' thread and starter motor issues
It's not a disaster, it's an upgrade opportunity.
have faith*





*and money
It's not falling off, it's an upgrade opportunity.
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Re: Suspension linkage seized

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Thanks for the replies guys.
I'll try the heat and freeze method first.
New bearings anyway.
If I need help I'll give a big shout.
Thanks.

Roger
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I got mine off with an impact gun, The impact action did the trick :thumbup:
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Heat and a big hammer again .
When I had trouble with one ,I found it easier with the swing arm removed.



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lloydie wrote:Heat and a big hammer again .
When I had trouble with one ,I found it easier with the swing arm removed.



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Typical northerner. Just hit it with a hammer if that don't work get a bigger hammer :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Re: Suspension linkage seized

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i had one that was the same
did hammer, heat, soaked for a week in wd40 bath, more hammer more heat, then tried welding a big bar to it to try to get it moving........


in the end i had to accept defeat and the disk cutter came out

was not happy it was sold to me via ebay as good working order
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darkember wrote:
lloydie wrote:Heat and a big hammer again .
When I had trouble with one ,I found it easier with the swing arm removed.



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Typical northerner. Just hit it with a hammer if that don't work get a bigger hammer :lol: :lol: :lol:
I don't call Coventry northern.
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Re: Suspension linkage seized

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What type of heat are you using roger ???

And as others before me have said don't get it mad hot then cool it too quickley
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Re: Suspension linkage seized

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Bolt is now free.
used a small butane torch on the swingarm where the allen key sided bolt goes through, then drifted the bolt from the other side.
Now I'm waiting for parts.

Roger
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artee wrote:
darkember wrote:
lloydie wrote:Heat and a big hammer again .
When I had trouble with one ,I found it easier with the swing arm removed.



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Not to me it isn't.
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Re: Suspension linkage seized

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Well done Roger

My northern suspension brother !!'!!!!!!!!!

Hope you are checking the whole damned lot

Brian
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