[DeTomaso] Frozen Trunion Shaft

[John Taphorn]

Mike

I've been there and when they are badly frozen, they will not press out - 
even if allowed to soak in penetrant for a week.

Charlie's advice is right on.

And I believe that I proved to Mike Drew last weekend that the best approach 
for lubricating the lower assembly, for future value in your case, is with a 
single zerk in the middle of the lower carrier.

JT
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Thomas" <mbefthomas at comcast.net>
To: <detomaso at realbig.com>
Sent: Saturday, March 08, 2008 12:31 PM
Subject: [DeTomaso] Frozen Trunion Shaft


> Doug Braun and I are helping Chris Kimball get his car ready for Vegas. 
> We
> have the right rear upright undone from the ball joint and are trying to 
> get
> the trunion shaft loose.  It is frozen in the bottom of the upright.  We
> have tried to get some liquid wrench in there, and have been whacking the
> ends of the shaft (with nuts in place) for some time, and it will not 
> break
> loose.
>
> What are out options at this point.  We have heard that some have cut
> through where the face of the thrust bearing assembly cap is, but that 
> looks
> tricky as hell.
>
> Any and all ideas are welcome.
>
> Thanks in advance.
> Mike Thomas, Pres
> Panteras Northwest
>
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