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Clubroom => Tech Talk => Topic started by: mainline on October 13, 2010, 10:09:09 am

Title: Rear linkage rebuild.
Post by: mainline on October 13, 2010, 10:09:09 am

Is this a job for the backyard mechanic? Or am I going to need a press?

Title: Re: Rear linkage rebuild.
Post by: vandy010 on October 13, 2010, 10:12:27 am

your backyard would be perfect for the job Paul. :)
unless somethings stuck, then you'll need a press. :)

Title: Re: Rear linkage rebuild.
Post by: mainline on October 13, 2010, 10:22:07 am

My backyard is a swamp at the moment. The press would sink.

Title: Re: Rear linkage rebuild.
Post by: Nathan S on October 13, 2010, 11:44:02 am

Old sockets with the right OD, some big/thick washers and a bolt running through them, should be enough to remove any not-too-seized-in linkage bearings.

If the're stuck in aluminium linkages/rocker arms, then dropping it into an old saucepan of boiling water is often enough to free them up. The Al expands more than the steel bearing shell, and boiling water will never be over 100*C, so you don't have to worry about killing the aluminium.

Title: Re: Rear linkage rebuild.
Post by: mainline on October 13, 2010, 12:13:31 pm

Cool, thanks for the tips.