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    Re: How do I... —Fredrik Glöckner
   (...) I had the same problem with the cabin/front chassis of the 8479 Barcode Truck as well: It was locked by some axles which were hard to take out. On a similar note, try to insert grey 1/2 pins into the holes in the technic piston engine motor (...) (25 years ago, 5-Apr-00, to lugnet.technic)  
   
        Re: How do I... —David Arnon
     (...) I still have the 5571 on my desk, I hope I'll be able to take it apart with better success. Advice? (25 years ago, 5-Apr-00, to lugnet.technic)
   
        Re: How do I... —Duane Hess
     (...) The way I handle stubborn pins of all types is with <part:3959>. Stick the long part of the handle in the pin and *usually* the pin will come out with it. After that you can just use an axle to drive the other pin out of the piston housing. (...) (25 years ago, 5-Apr-00, to lugnet.technic)
   
        Re: How do I... —Christopher Jeris
   Fredrik says... (...) Have you tried rubber gloves? I discovered a little while ago (trying to disassemble my shuttle, no less) that wearing thick latex dishwashing gloves greatly increases the force you can exert on a stubborn piece. I was able to (...) (25 years ago, 5-Apr-00, to lugnet.technic)
   
        Re: How do I... —Kerry Raymond
   (...) I have found soaking in warm water and dishwashing liquid overnight has helped me deal with some pieces that just would not come apart. Not recommended for motors obviously, but harmless on axles, gears, etc. Once I have them apart, I rinse (...) (25 years ago, 6-Apr-00, to lugnet.technic)
   
        Re: How do I... —Zachary Taylor
   (...) (25 years ago, 10-Apr-00, to lugnet.technic)
   
        Re: How do I... —Mike Faunce
   "zachary taylor" <xyzzach@aol.com> wrote in message news:FstD75.LvD@lugnet.com... (...) to (...) sticking (...) But it isn't hard to sleep while soaking in warm water and dishwashing liquid? :) -- Mike Faunce mike at faunce dot com LUGNET #96 (25 years ago, 11-Apr-00, to lugnet.technic)
 

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