I was test-fitting a cup--screwed in, snuggled lightly with a wrench, and now it's seized. Anyone have any tips on getting the [censored] loose? I can't thread a bolt and use that as a grip because this cup has bearings retained in it. I suppose I could dig out the ring, take out the balls, and do the bolt thing, but I'm hoping someone might know a less aggravating way and I don't know if that would free up enough room anyway.
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I was test-fitting a cup--screwed in, snuggled lightly with a wrench, and now it's seized. Anyone have any tips on getting the [censored] loose? I can't thread a bolt and use that as a grip because this cup has bearings retained in it. I suppose I could dig out the ring, take out the balls, and do the bolt thing, but I'm hoping someone might know a less aggravating way and I don't know if that would free up enough room anyway.
You could try heating it. Aluminium expands at twice the rate of steel. let it soak overnight in some kind of fine oil. Diesel fuel is one of the best penetrating fluids. Diesel fuel is safe too. It's common for welders to weld up half full tanks.
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You could try heating it. Aluminium expands at twice the rate of steel. let it soak overnight in some kind of fine oil. Diesel fuel is one of the best penetrating fluids. Diesel fuel is safe too. It's common for welders to weld up half full tanks.
Marty
Actually, this frame is steel. But I like the diesel idea--I'll try it tomorrow. I'm also going to try to build a spanner type contraption for future use if I can find some suitable scrap lying around. Three grade 8 bolts and a good steel bar ought to do it.
