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Re: [TR] TR3A Leaf Spring front pin/bolt

To: Art McEwen <amcewen2@cogeco.ca>
Subject: Re: [TR] TR3A Leaf Spring front pin/bolt
From: Michael Marr <mmarr@albiontechnical.com>
Date: Tue, 29 Sep 2015 21:14:11 +0000
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Art:

It has been a while since I changed a TR3a spring, but I believe that you w=
ill find that the tube in which the pin fits is what is welded to the frame=
. The pin has a head that is the same diameter as the OD of the tube, so at=
 first glance it looks like the pin is welded, whereas, in fact, it is just=
 the tube that is welded. That's my recollection, at least.

Mike

Sent from my iPhone

ogeco.ca>> wrote:

What happens if somebody has welded the old pin in place?

https://www.dropbox.com/s/j33n858w0pp0btx/img_0591.jpg?dl=3D0<http://x.jtrk=
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@ca.rr.com>> wrote:

My method:

Hardened all-thread, hardened nuts, extra thick hardened flat washers (aka =
setup washers) all from MMC. (ISTR the thread is 5/16 NF,
but double-check that)

Soak the pin in PBB (or your choice of penetrating oil) for several weeks b=
eforehand.

Use a bottoming tap to clean out the threads in the head.

Find a suitable socket that will just fit over the head of the pin (and the=
 little tab on the frame).  Cut a piece of all-thread
about 4" long, and use double nuts to lightly torque it into the head of th=
e pin.  Remove the nuts, lube the threads with the best
lube you've got, then use the setup washer and one nut to pull the pin out =
as far as the socket will allow.  Took a bunch of torque
(I used an extra-long box end wrench and grabbed the car to pull against) b=
ut the pin moved before anything broke.  Add a suitable
spacer and pull some more.  Lather, rinse, repeat until the pin falls out. =
 I replaced the nut & all-thread once or twice, as they
were looking worn.

Or; take the body off and commence pounding with a BFH.  I've always succee=
ded with the first method but I'm not certain it's
actually easier than taking the body off <g>

If you grease the pin up good with copper-based anti-seize before reinstall=
ation, it will pop right out next time.

-- Randall

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<div>Art:</div>
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<div>It has been a while since I changed a TR3a spring, but I believe that =
you will find that the tube in which the pin fits is what is welded to the =
frame. The pin has a head that is the same diameter as the OD of the tube, =
so at first glance it looks like
 the pin is welded, whereas, in fact, it is just the tube that is welded. T=
hat's my recollection, at least.&nbsp;</div>
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<div>Mike<br>
<br>
Sent from my iPhone</div>
<div><br>
On Sep 29, 2015, at 14:58, Art McEwen &lt;<a href=3D"mailto:amcewen2@cogeco=
.ca">amcewen2@cogeco.ca</a>&gt; wrote:<br>
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<div>What happens if somebody has welded the old pin in place?</div>
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On Sep 18, 2015, at 12:17 PM, Randall &lt;<a href=3D"mailto:TR3driver@ca.rr=
.com">TR3driver@ca.rr.com</a>&gt; wrote:<br>
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<div><span>My method:</span><br>
<span></span><br>
<span>Hardened all-thread, hardened nuts, extra thick hardened flat washers=
 (aka setup washers) all from MMC. (ISTR the thread is 5/16 NF,</span><br>
<span>but double-check that)</span><br>
<span></span><br>
<span>Soak the pin in PBB (or your choice of penetrating oil) for several w=
eeks beforehand.</span><br>
<span></span><br>
<span>Use a bottoming tap to clean out the threads in the head. </span><br>
<span></span><br>
<span>Find a suitable socket that will just fit over the head of the pin (a=
nd the little tab on the frame). &nbsp;Cut a piece of all-thread</span><br>
<span>about 4&quot; long, and use double nuts to lightly torque it into the=
 head of the pin. &nbsp;Remove the nuts, lube the threads with the best</sp=
an><br>
<span>lube you've got, then use the setup washer and one nut to pull the pi=
n out as far as the socket will allow. &nbsp;Took a bunch of torque</span><=
br>
<span>(I used an extra-long box end wrench and grabbed the car to pull agai=
nst) but the pin moved before anything broke. &nbsp;Add a suitable</span><b=
r>
<span>spacer and pull some more. &nbsp;Lather, rinse, repeat until the pin =
falls out. &nbsp;I replaced the nut &amp; all-thread once or twice, as they=
</span><br>
<span>were looking worn.</span><br>
<span></span><br>
<span>Or; take the body off and commence pounding with a BFH. &nbsp;I've al=
ways succeeded with the first method but I'm not certain it's</span><br>
<span>actually easier than taking the body off &lt;g&gt;</span><br>
<span></span><br>
<span>If you grease the pin up good with copper-based anti-seize before rei=
nstallation, it will pop right out next time.</span><br>
<span></span><br>
<span>-- Randall &nbsp;</span><br>
<span></span><br>
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