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Re: Need help removing tie rod

To: "datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net" <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: Need help removing tie rod
From: Mike Poorboy <bitterrootprop@nidlink.com>
Date: Fri, 14 Jan 2000 12:20:13 -0800
Eddie,

Have you tried putting a long chain around it, and backing up real
fast :-) actually don't try this at home!!!! This is how you get the
name PO on your record.

Mike
Hayden Lake, Idaho
Shoveling more snow!! I lie I have a big snow blower, but it sounds
better when you say shoveling.


"Dana Nojima (CBN)" wrote:

> On Thu, 13 Jan 2000 XeddeX@aol.com wrote:
>
> > Hopefully someone can help me out.  I am having trouble removing the ball
> > joints from one of the arms of the Idler Arm.  This is on a '67 1600.
> >
> > I have tried a pickle fork, 2 different pulley pullers, and a whole damn lot
> > of elbow grease, but that end wont seperate.  I used a propane torch and
> > slightly heated up those ends and thought the metal would expand and pop 
>each
> > other out.  Still no luck....
> >
> Eddie,
>
> I've used heat, big hammers, mini sledge, banging on both sides . . .
> On some tie rods these just don't cut it.
>
> One method I've used with out fail is a fork on an impact hammer.
>
> Dana
>
>      ___~@ \__       Dana Nojima
>     ( ________ )     noji@snowman.med.umn.edu
> _____0________0_____ VA San Francisco
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