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Re: How do I...
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Wed, 5 Apr 2000 20:50:30 GMT
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Fredrik says...
> On a similar note, try to insert grey 1/2 pins into the holes in the
> technic piston engine motor block. With one pin on each side, they
> are quite hard to take out.
> I also had to destroy two technic bushings when disassembling the 5571
> Black Cat Truck: I couldn't get them off the end of the technic ski
> poles on each side of the engine.
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 pull out a recalcitrant axle even though it was only sticking
out by 1/2 unit and had a whole bunch of stiff gears on it.
I don't know about skin-tight medical gloves, but if the surface is
frictional enough, they should work too.
peace,
Chris Jeris
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| (...) 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)
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| (...) 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)
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