RE: Bolt removal from radius arm

["Vincenti, Ross" <Ross.Vincenti@transamerica.com>]

Larry Zink wrote:

Does any one have an easy method for removing the bolts from the radius arm
on the rear suspension of a 64 Spitfire.  I have been soaking the bolts in 
penatrating oil for over a week, and have done everything I can think of 
short of burning the out with a propane torch.  I am seiously
contemplating dynomite.  But would relish the idea of not destroying my
baby  to replace the trashed dif.  Any and all uggestions are always
appreciated.
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Larry - that is exactly what I did.  Same problem.  Spent two days on that 
b_stard!  Propane torch.  Suggestion - put a piece of cardboard or metal 
trash can lid on the ground to catch th melting rubber, do it on a calm day
so you don't make your neighbors gag.  But realize that will only get the 
rubber in the bushing out.  Then you have to use a hacksaw to cut the bolt 
heads off.  Plan to spend several hours on your back.  Enjoy.
Ross D. Vincenti
Asst. General Counsel/Asst. Sec'ty.
Transamerica Home Loan - Legal Dept.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
(213) 742-4756 phone
(213) 741-7231 or 741-6945 fax
ross.vincenti@transamerica.com
64 Spitfire 4
64 Porsche 356C Coupe