Pat :
If the pistons take more than a gentle tap with a hammer handle to come out,
it's a safe bet that they are ruined and will need to be replaced anyway.
However, they're pretty tough, and my experience is that they won't break even
after using a BFH and length of (trimmed) 2x4. But, I'd never reuse one that
has been so treated. I've even had to resort to a length of 1" pipe to drive
out really stubborn ones.
Randall
On Wednesday, September 27, 2000 9:51 PM, Pat [SMTP:pleask@mailhost.wlc.com]
wrote:
>
> Well, I have the block off the frame and on the floor. The piston(s) are
> frozen solid (Let's hope it is only one !)
>
> I have been soaking them with "Nuts Off" for a few weeks. Any suggestions on
> how to tap them out with non damage ?
>
> How much pounding can they take before they break ?
> How can I get to the nuts of the con rods if the nuts are half hidden !!
>
> Thanks,Pat
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