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Re: Steering Shaft removal & Frame bolt

To: John Wightman <johnwightman@shaw.ca>
Subject: Re: Steering Shaft removal & Frame bolt
From: Guy & Pamela Pepoy <gppepoy@cybertrails.com>
Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2002 23:12:40 -0700
Ron Hamilton told me how to do this.  Use a good set of vise grips. 
 Attach it to the shaft and tap the shaft out of the U joint with a 
hammer striking the side of the vise grips.  Worked like a charm for me.
Guy 67.5

John Wightman wrote:

>Hi all,
>
>Finally got around to starting dismantle the roadster for its rebirth..
>Interior is out, windsheild, bumpers and trim are off, and I removed all but
>two of the frame bolts - herein lies one of my problems. One of the frame
>bolts in front of the radiator support turns, but doesn't come out. I'm
>afraid the welded nut inside the frame has broken loose - has this happened
>to anyone else? Is there anything I can do to remove the bolt other than
>drilling it out? I'm afraid to try the other one now in case it breaks
>too... :-(
>
>Second question - how do you remove the steering shaft from the u-joint at
>the steering box? Yes, I've completely removed the bolt, and have soaked it
>in WD-40.
>
>Thanks!
>
>John Wightman
>'66 1600
>Victoria, BC
>
>
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