> I have a couple of A arms that need rebuilding. The fulcrum pin is
> frozen to the kingpin. I have tried soaking it the parts washer for
> weeks on end and I still cannot get it off. I tried a map gas torch
> but the fulcrum pin will not come loose from the kingpin. The grease
> fire was nice. I am assuming that that pin is hardened so cutting it
> most likely will not work. Any ideas? Thermite? Santeria?
>
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> Bill Gilroy
> 77 MG Midget
>
I use a 4" cutter/grinder with a thin disc. You can usually fit it between
the kingpin and the A-arm. Cut both sides, knock out the pin from the
kingpin, use vice grips to remove the stubs from the A-arm.
Roger Cotting
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