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Main => Main Forum => Topic started by: SirPeale on May 25, 2008, 11:37:43 pm
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One of the games I'm restoring has a really rusted leg leveler mounting plate. The original leveler is really frozen in there.
Tips for removing it without hurting the mounting plate? I've taken a torch to it (propane, not welding), WD-40, 3-in-1 oil, and just plain brute force.
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I don't know what the part looks like (pics?) but I know a lot of times if you strike the bolt on the end it will break loose the rust. Just give it a solid hit with a hammer.
If that doesn't work, take some computer duster, turn it upside down and squirt that on it. It will shoot out liquid/frozen co2 which can break the rust bond.
Hope this helps!
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WD-40 isn't a good penetrating fluid. At least use liquid wrench. There are many products available that are much better than WD-40.
Spray the threads of the bolt and the nut. Let it soak. Spray it again, let it soak.
A propane torch may work, but won't give enough heat fast enough.
I've removed many stuck bolts from old engines, etc. I've also broken many as well.
Patience is the key.
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A propane torch may work, but won't give enough heat fast enough.
But enough heat might let the bolt expand, breaking the hold of the rust. Just don't spray WD-40 on it before you heat it. ;D
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Just thought of something... If you do use the computer duster, that stuff is flammable, so don't do it right after using a propane torch... probably wouldn't do anything but just to be safe.
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Well, it's moot now anyway. I tried drilling it out, and got nowhere. *shrug*
I'll just put on a new plate. I just wanted to use the old one.
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If you're drilling it out then it sounds like you're aware of those tools where you drill a hole in the bolt and then crank the tool in counter-clockwise, and once it grabs, it will start removing the bolt? Not sure if that even helps though because that's more for when a bolt head snaps off, and your problem is that the bolt is frozen. I just wanted to make sure I mention it just in case, since you're at the point of giving up.
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I gave up. It was a leg leveler plate on a Galaxian cab. I've dealt with a bunch of them, and they all seem to have the same problem - the levelers fuse to the plates. Darn shame, I like the originals much more than what I replaced it with.