In a message dated 1/23/2005 2:03:33 PM Eastern Standard Time,
anabil@caltel.com writes:
Removed the brake drum, and the adjuster can be easily moved
from the inside with a screwdriver, so the only thing "frozen" must
be the adjustment screw itself...applied liberal rust remover, but
the thing seems to have been painted, I need to get a "proper"
square wrench so I don't screw up the adjuster ... My mistake on
the transmission drain, there is one ... duh ... it has been a long
week ...
Thanks for all the advice
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Bill, I've yet to come across a Girling adjuster that I couldn't
save/"restore" to proper function, and I've "brought back" literally dozens of
them. ;-)
Propane torch heat has always been enough to free up the most stubborn one.
Then I completely disassemble, clean and reassemble. I've always used white
lithium grease on all moving parts of the adjustor.
As for turning the post, until you get a "proper" wrench, try using the
biggest (like, say, a 12") adjustable wrench. Those bigger adjustables will
have
a deep enough pair of jaws to keep from rounding off the post.
--Andy Mace
*Mrs Irrelevant: Oh, is it a jet?
*Man: Well, no ... It's not so much of a jet, it's more your, er,
Triumph Herald engine with wings.
-- Cut-price Airlines Sketch, Monty Python's Flying Circus (22)
Check out the North American Triumph Sports 6 (Vitesse 6) and Triumph Herald
Database at its new URL: _http://triumph-herald.us_
(http://triumph-herald.us/)
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