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size=2 face=Arial>That would indeed be a problem; but as Michael said, I don't
believe that is the case in your photo. </FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<FONT size=2 face=Tahoma><B>From:</B> Triumphs
[mailto:triumphs-bounces@autox.team.net] <B>On Behalf Of </B>Art
McEwen<BR><B>Sent:</B> Tuesday, September 29, 2015 12:58 PM<BR><B>To:</B>
Randall<BR><B>Cc:</B> triumphs@autox.team.net<BR><B>Subject:</B> Re: [TR] TR3A
Leaf Spring front pin/bolt<BR></FONT><BR></DIV>
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<DIV>What happens if somebody has welded the old pin in place?</DIV>
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<DIV><BR>On Sep 18, 2015, at 12:17 PM, Randall <<A
href="mailto:TR3driver@ca.rr.com">TR3driver@ca.rr.com</A>>
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<DIV><SPAN>My method:</SPAN><BR><SPAN></SPAN><BR><SPAN>Hardened all-thread,
hardened nuts, extra thick hardened flat washers (aka setup washers) all
from MMC. (ISTR the thread is 5/16 NF,</SPAN><BR><SPAN>but double-check
that)</SPAN><BR><SPAN></SPAN><BR><SPAN>Soak the pin in PBB (or your choice
of penetrating oil) for several weeks
beforehand.</SPAN><BR><SPAN></SPAN><BR><SPAN>Use a bottoming tap to clean
out the threads in the head. </SPAN><BR><SPAN></SPAN><BR><SPAN>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</SPAN><BR><SPAN>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</SPAN><BR><SPAN>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</SPAN><BR><SPAN>(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</SPAN><BR><SPAN>spacer and pull some more. Lather, rinse,
repeat until the pin falls out. I replaced the nut & all-thread
once or twice, as they</SPAN><BR><SPAN>were looking
worn.</SPAN><BR><SPAN></SPAN><BR><SPAN>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</SPAN><BR><SPAN>actually easier than taking the body
off <g></SPAN><BR><SPAN></SPAN><BR><SPAN>If you grease the pin up good
with copper-based anti-seize before reinstallation, it will pop right out
next time.</SPAN><BR><SPAN></SPAN><BR><SPAN>-- Randall
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