Re: Re: rear hub nuts

[<pennell@cox.net>]

Wendell,

I kinda like Dave's idea.  Never tried it before though.

What I have done is use the hammer/heating/vicegrips/chisel/cursing/beer 
method.  Seems to work albeit somewhat slowly!  But by the time the nut comes 
off the beer has done its work!  :)

Keith Pennell

> 
> Got a welder? I use a cheapo or junk 1/2 inch drive socket and weld it 
> right to the nut. The heat from the weld and the socket being attached 
> right to the nut usually do the trick. Cut the weld with a disc cuter 
> and move to the next nut.
> 
> Dave
> 
> 
> WHCross wrote:
> > I have run into a problem in disassembling the BJ7 and need some advice from
> > the list. Five of the ten rear hub nuts have been "rounded off" by previous
> > workers. The correct size socket just slips when you try and turn it. Any
> > suggestions on removing these nuts or am I going to have to drill out the
> > studs? TIA. Wendall Cross BJ7