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Sep 3rd, 2020, 17:20 | #1 |
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1970 1800E Prop shaft advice sought!
1. Am trying to replace the centre bearing carrier, but just cannot get that 2 ¼ inch nut undone to split the shaft. I have the shaft in a vice and a massive adjustable spanner for the job, but it just won't budge.
2. Whilst doing this I notice the rear spider is very stiff. Managed to get the retaining clips out (which was a bloody #€&@**). But can't get the spiders to budge, even with a fair old smack from a hammer and drift. At present, am doing on hourly squirts of WD40 penetrant. Am unsure how much brute force is advisable Thanks as always! |
Sep 3rd, 2020, 18:25 | #2 |
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1. Support well but don't deform it(!)...use (proper) penetrant, and try some impact...heat from a gas torch will encourage the penetrant... 2. By spider, I presume you are referring to the cross of the UJ...again use a proper penetrant (or a favorite handyman cocktail of 50/50 acetone/ATF), and give it some time. Good Hunting! |
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Sep 3rd, 2020, 18:55 | #3 |
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I don’t know but is it right or left hand thread?
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Sep 4th, 2020, 11:15 | #4 |
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Its a normal thread. Righty tightey/lefty loosey. I used an opposing pair of Stilson wrenches when I undid mine. I was going to do it on the ground but had the prop lying in the back of an estate and tried it there. Came loose easier than expected. A vice can crush or damage the tube and still doesn't grip very well. The opposing Stilsons lock on the tube and nut and the equal forces in both directions are a big help.
WD-40 is useless as a penetrant, use Plus Gas or similar. If you need to soak something, diesel works quite well. |
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Sep 5th, 2020, 17:47 | #5 |
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Thought this might amuse you.....
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Managed to remove rear spider with a frightening amount of brute force. I think I found the issue....see attached. |
Sep 5th, 2020, 20:20 | #6 |
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If these are anything like the 240 model (grub screw- no grease nipple) the screw is removable and a nipple can be substituted.
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