I used an air impact chisel gun with a blunt tip. I used a flat piece of metal to put between the chisel and the nut. No damage to the nut,I did soak it with panther pee for a day or so. I ruined the first one by using a hammer and brass drift. I bought a set of the after market nuts with the jamnuts. I've also got a set of those Harbor spanners,they come in a set of three sizes,I have even put a cheater pipe on the intermediate one to remove the packing nut from a water pump.Sometimes a guy just gets lucky I guess. Cheers Ron B
since the nuts are already screwed up... guess I would use a flat cold punch or chisel.. make sure you have a good set on the nut.. and carfully tap with a hammer... in the right direction, of course... Bill
Adam Lacy wrote:
Hello all!
I need some advise on removing the Exhaust Nuts from my 72' Eldo. I have been trying all methods, destructive and non-destructive, to remove these nuts. I ordered a 3 peice spanner set from Harbor Freight which only broke after about 20lbs of torque on them. I have tried to make my own wrench, which also broke. I finally got out the infamous pipe wrench in frustration. With this method the left side nut broke a chunk off and only wanted to bend the nut. I have lubricated it with different solutions, lubricants, wax, and even considered pouring beer on it to satisfy angered gods.
Anyone have a suggestion short of dropping the thing off at Detroit Eurocycles?
Disassembly of the bike took 3 nights of wrenching and documenting/packaging. Removal of these nuts has taken almost 2 and a half months. Ugg!
Any suggestions are appreciated!
Thanks!
Adam Rochester, MI 72' Backetcase
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