Michael Hardman Posted April 8, 2005 Report Share Posted April 8, 2005 Im trying to take the heavy duty axle out of my front hub Ive undone the pinch bolt and the thing doesnt want to unscrew. So I got some mole grips and put them on the axle (non con adjusting one) and then managed to undo them but they are still very tight and I keep turening and its as if its not unscrewing any further. Any ideas whats wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave85 Posted April 8, 2005 Report Share Posted April 8, 2005 Is the axle clean? Could be a small amount of dirt in the threads causing bother. Failing that, take the pinch bolt out and use a screwdriver to gently open the collar out a bit, that may make it turn. A bit of oil or penetrant would help as well. Edd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted April 8, 2005 Report Share Posted April 8, 2005 So I got some mole grips and put them on the axle (non con adjusting one) and then managed to undo them but they are still very tight and I keep turening and its as if its not unscrewing any further. ← You may have reached the end of the thread... in which case, you'll then need to tap the axle out. Ads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hardman Posted April 8, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2005 (edited) Still no luck with that approach, its like its threaded which i hope it isnt Edit - tap, how, what with im practically and mechanically stupid. Oh and cheers for spokes Edited April 8, 2005 by Michael Hardman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave85 Posted April 8, 2005 Report Share Posted April 8, 2005 Edit - tap, how, what with im practically and mechanically stupid. ← Twat it with a light hammer and block of wood, but not too hard :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hardman Posted April 8, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2005 What hit any side of it or the cone adjuster side Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly C Posted April 8, 2005 Report Share Posted April 8, 2005 Use a screwdriver to gently open the collar out a bit, that may make it turn. ← Twat it with a light hammer and block of wood :angry: ← See how your options are worsening :) Might aswell get the hacksaw and mallet out now.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave85 Posted April 8, 2005 Report Share Posted April 8, 2005 What hit any side of it or the cone adjuster side ← adjuster side, but only if you're sure the collar has unscrewed all the way and is just being awkward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hardman Posted April 8, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2005 See how your options are worsening :) Might aswell get the hacksaw and mallet out now.. ← angle grinded it is then :angry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted April 8, 2005 Report Share Posted April 8, 2005 angle grinded it is then :angry: ← Its been done before :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Hardman Posted April 8, 2005 Report Share Posted April 8, 2005 michael is a muppet. anything that involes anything other than a pen is too har dfor him to do. i just got back from college and dont it in 5 seconds. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lukeee Posted April 8, 2005 Report Share Posted April 8, 2005 michael is a muppet. anything that involes anything other than a pen is too har dfor him to do. i just got back from college and dont it in 5 seconds. :D ← Arn't you clever. :P" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Hardman Posted April 8, 2005 Report Share Posted April 8, 2005 Arn't you clever. :D" ← nice to see you post VERY helpfull replies and yes i am clever :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lukeee Posted April 8, 2005 Report Share Posted April 8, 2005 nice to see you post VERY helpfull replies and yes i am clever :D ← I'm not here to be helpfull. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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