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Re: [TR] TR3A Leaf Spring front pin/bolt

To: Randall <TR3driver@ca.rr.com>,triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [TR] TR3A Leaf Spring front pin/bolt
From: "Art McEwen" <amcewen2@cogeco.ca>
Date: Fri, 18 Sep 2015 13:37:13 -0400
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Thanks Randall, I'll have to lie under the car to study your method before I 
fully understand.

Art.

On 09/18/15, Randall  <TR3driver@ca.rr.com> wrote:
> My method:
> 
> Hardened all-thread, hardened nuts, extra thick hardened flat washers (aka 
> setup washers) all from MMC. (ISTR the thread is 5/16 NF,
> but double-check that)
> 
> Soak the pin in PBB (or your choice of penetrating oil) for several weeks 
> beforehand.
> 
> Use a bottoming tap to clean out the threads in the head. 
> 
> Find a suitable socket that will just fit over the head of the pin (and the 
> little tab on the frame). Cut a piece of all-thread
> about 4" long, and use double nuts to lightly torque it into the head of the 
> pin. Remove the nuts, lube the threads with the best
> lube you've got, then use the setup washer and one nut to pull the pin out as 
> far as the socket will allow. Took a bunch of torque
> (I used an extra-long box end wrench and grabbed the car to pull against) but 
> the pin moved before anything broke. Add a suitable
> spacer and pull some more. Lather, rinse, repeat until the pin falls out. I 
> replaced the nut & all-thread once or twice, as they
> were looking worn.
> 
> Or; take the body off and commence pounding with a BFH. I've always succeeded 
> with the first method but I'm not certain it's
> actually easier than taking the body off <g>
> 
> If you grease the pin up good with copper-based anti-seize before 
> reinstallation, it will pop right out next time.
> 
> -- Randall 
> 
> 
> 

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