Re: [ST] Nut won't budge

[Matthew Heyer <matthewheyer@xxxxxxxxx>]

anyone know if chain auto parts stores carry the Sea Foam Deep Creep or PB Blaster?  I'm willing to this, but don't want to wait for mail by ordering and having shipped...
 
Matt Heyer

----- Original Message ----
From: Jim Crate <jim@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2006 7:22:46 PM
Subject: Re: [ST] Nut won't budge


On May 11, 2006, at 5:25 PM, Matthew Heyer wrote:

> Anyone else attempted removing the stake nut on the left side of  
> the rear wheel assembly (in the center of the cush drive)?  I have  
> lifted the stake (and made sure that it was completely lifted), and  
> I have been able to apply over 210 ft-lbs to the nut, and it won't  
> budge.

I removed that nut to clean out the eccentric hub when I replaced the  
chain.  I don't remember any particular trouble but I have a good  
impact wrench that I probably used on it.

If you don't already have one, an air compressor and impact wrench  
are probably cheaper than a trip to the dealer... :)  For other  
options, particularly good penetrating oils that I've used are PB  
Blaster and Deep Creep Sea Foam.  I don't believe WD40 is a  
penetrating oil at all.  Spray on a good penetrating oil, then tap  
the nut with a hammer to help the oil penetrate through the corrosion.

If you are going to replace the rubber bits, then heat from a propane  
torch might loosen the corrosion which is probably binding the nut.

Jim
2001 Sprint ST (red)

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