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Re: Lower Fulcrum pin removal?

To: John Holliday <fprodget@yahoo.com>, Michael Lupynec <mlupynec@globalserve.net>, Spridgets <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: Lower Fulcrum pin removal?
Date: Fri, 5 May 2000 18:03:58 -0700 (PDT)
BTW the cost for "A" Frame kit(included new fulcrum
pin), lock pin, lock pin nut and two cork seals was
$51.70 including shipping from Winner's Circle.  Much
cheaper than a new or rebuilt A frame.

John Holliday

--- John Holliday <fprodget@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Winner's Circle sells an A frame rebuild kit,
> consisting of a new fulcrum pin and the two threaded
> sleeves that the pin screws into. An original A
> frame
> has the two threaded sleeves simply sweated in place
> with solder. Heat the solder, remove the old
> threaded
> sleeves and braze the new ones in place. I just did
> it
> on one my A frames that was too loose.
> 
> John Holliday
> 67 Fprod Street Sprite
> 
> --- Michael Lupynec <mlupynec@globalserve.net>
> wrote:
> > You will have some fun trying to unscrew that
> > fulcrum pin - the
> > threaded portion of the pin is the load bearing
> > surface and wears
> > non concentrically and is usually impossible to
> > extricate. Fire
> > and brimstone required.
> > 
> > In the end you may have to exchange the lower arm
> > and swivel axle
> > together for a rebuilt unit. Maybe Moss? - memory
> > thinning.
> > 
> > Mike L.
> > 60A,67E,59Bug
> > 
> > 
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: <LColli3554@aol.com>
> > To: <spridgets@autox.team.net>
> > Sent: May 5, 2000 4:36 PM
> > Subject: Lower Fulcrum pin removal?
> > 
> > 
> > > 73 midget advice needed on the how to remove the
> > lower fulcrum
> > pin, that
> > > holds the king pin in place at the lower end.
> The
> > hole appears
> > threaded and
> > > the pin has a slot in which looks to be for a
> flat
> > blade
> > screwdriver? Thanks
> > > Todd.
> > >
> > 
> > 
> 


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