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Message started by ThumperPaul on 07/04/24 at 08:09:01

Title: Steering Stem Pinch Bolt Removal
Post by ThumperPaul on 07/04/24 at 08:09:01

Another seriously stuck bolt. Suggestions for getting it out? I got lucky and got the other one out. This one is saying hell no!

Title: Re: Steering Stem Pinch Bolt Removal
Post by Surviving Philly on 07/04/24 at 19:55:19

Pb blaster and heat would be my recommendation. Mine came out easy last time I did the fork seals

Title: Re: Steering Stem Pinch Bolt Removal
Post by ThumperPaul on 07/05/24 at 04:30:13

Thanks Philly. The Pb Blaster did the trick on the left side. Nada on the right one. I’ll try some heat today.

I’m also waiting on an adapter for my pneumatic impact wrench. My Ryobi 18v 1/4” driver is usually up to the task on stubborn fasteners, but it’s met its match on this one.

Title: Re: Steering Stem Pinch Bolt Removal
Post by Armen on 07/05/24 at 13:54:43

Hand impact works wonders. Combination of twisting and shock loading.

Title: Re: Steering Stem Pinch Bolt Removal
Post by ThumperPaul on 07/05/24 at 14:21:44

Thanks Armen. My hand impact is broken. I need to get a new one. It probably would work. Forgot about it since it was broke.