Topica Loopframe_Guzzi Archive


Subject: Re: Exhaust Nut Removal

Author: Mike

Date: Jan 26, 2004, 5:54 AM

Post ID: 1715859001



Gary Cheek made some great tools for this a while back...best I've ever
used, contacted three of the slots..

EldoMike

----- Original Message -----
From: "Bruce Giller" <bgil-@mitre.org>
To: <Loopfram-@topica.com>
Sent: Monday, January 26, 2004 7:21 AM
Subject: Re: Exhaust Nut Removal


 My original exhaust nut removal tool was a chain ViceGrip. Instead of
clamping jaws, this tool uses a chain to grip - great for getting a hold
on any round object. You just have to be careful when placing the chain
on the nut and not to scrape the head since the chain is wider than than
the nut.

Now I use Harbor Freights' spanner that comes in a set of 3.

Bruce

'72 Eldo

Adam Lacy wrote:
 
Tried heating them with a small propane torch. This is when I was
attempting the heat/lubricate and heat/wax tests.

Perhaps I did not apply enough heat over a long enough period.

Problem is, the only tool left is the ole Pipe Wrench. There must be
a
 
 better (common) tool to acquire. I called MG Cycle and Harpers, they do
not
 
 stock, or know of a place that does, the original style tool.

Adam Lacy

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