On Fri, 16 Aug 1996 Paulsv@aol.com wrote:
> Gents-
> I want to sound a caution on this. I think what Andrew Mace is suggesting is
> to strike that portion of the verticle link that the ball joint stem passes
> through, in order to "shock" the tapered stem out of the hole in the top of
> the vertical link. (Apologies to A.M. if I misunderstand what he is
> suggesting) This has worked well for me, but in order to avoid damage to the
> vertical link and connected parts, and in order for it to really work well,
> you have to back up the other side of the vertical link with a heavy piece of
> steel, preferably heavier than the hammer you are hitting with. Heat can
> help too....
You didn't misunderstand. And you've got a good point about backing up
the other side (as John Lye also has pointed out).
I really prefer a "pickle fork" or press, but the hammer method can work
if other tools are not readily available.
--Andy
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