Author Topic: Tight Stem Bolt (Read 592 times)

Trev · « **on:** July 11, 2007, 09:57 PM »

Okay guys, easy one for ya. One of my stem bolts is really tight. So tight I can see the allen key starting to bend when try to undo it. what is the best way to loosen it? wd40?

also, do you know if all, i suppose they are called hollow fork bolts now (formally known as hollow stem bolts) are different sizes or not. I need to replace one. Sh1Tstanleys were supposed to have sent me a replacement one months ago, but now i have given up all hope from them.

cheers.

harris · « **Reply #1 on:** July 11, 2007, 10:02 PM »

i use a socket alen key on a ratchet ,better pressure but can snap easy.
wd will help

MartyC · « **Reply #2 on:** July 11, 2007, 10:04 PM »

Also, see if you can get a centre punch into the the allen head and hit it with a hammer to break the "weld" on the threads

Trev · « **Reply #3 on:** July 11, 2007, 10:05 PM »

yeah, i've got something that will give it more leverage, but i think i'll need stronger allen keys. you could tell these were about to snap with just me pulling on it. fooking cheap homebase tat.

Trev · « **Reply #4 on:** July 11, 2007, 10:05 PM »

Quote from: MartyC on July 11, 2007, 10:04 PM

Also, see if you can get a centre punch into the the allen head and hit it with a hammer to break the "weld" on the threads

would that cause any damage?

MartyC · « **Reply #5 on:** July 11, 2007, 10:11 PM »

Quote from: Trev on July 11, 2007, 10:05 PM

Quote from: MartyC on July 11, 2007, 10:04 PM
Also, see if you can get a centre punch into the the allen head and hit it with a hammer to break the "weld" on the threads

would that cause any damage?

If you use a flat ended centre punch then no, it shouldn't damage it at all

Mind your thumb though won't you!