Adrian,
Usually in this order....
Heat from gas axe - Heat levels between "F*cking hell that's hot" to "It
glowed in the dark".
Air hammer - Uses stronger materials in the tools and has repeated shocks as
it operates.
Hacksaw - "Hmm, how do I get that blade up there" to "F'cking hell, not
another one gone!"
Grinder - Ah well, it's got to be done somehow, watch the sparks
Blood - Feel any of above processes in excess.
Sweat - Nervous or physical strain, dependant on familiarity with tools,
knowing the fuel tank/lines are close.
Tears - Initially frustration then of joy.
May I extend a heartfelt:
'Welcome to the world of LBC mechanics'.
Guy R Day
A-H Sprite MkIV.
ps. You did know if you swap the front springs round it often cures the
lean at the back?
----- Original Message -----
From: "Adrian Jones" <adrianjones747@earthlink.net>
To: <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, April 18, 2006 12:44 AM
Subject: Rear springs - slight problems
> OK folks,
>
> Not "chuffed as arseholes" yet.
>
> I've managed to separate the rear springs from the rear shackle (crow bar
> and swearing).
> However, do I need to remove the seats in order to get at the 2 bolts in
> the front bracket?
> (The front bracket is secured with 2 bolts going through the bracket and
> up and, apparently, another 2 bolts coming down, through nuts welded on
> the bracket.)
> Also, 2 nuts on the U bolts are resisting. I put an iron pipe over a big
> 9/16 wrench and tried but I can feel the wrench bending! (I have Kobalt
> and Craftsman wrenches - surely these won't break?) I've soaked the nuts
> as best I can in PB Blaster.
>
> Any thoughts?
>
> Regards, Adrian
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