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  1. Roger Mitchell

    Roger Mitchell New Member

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    #1 Roger Mitchell, Sep 26, 2020
    I am currently restoring a 1971 TR6R, I am having difficulty removing the swinging arm spindle, I have removed the nut on the right hand side, the left one is stuck fast, using that nut I can turn the shaft fairly freely but cannot get the shaft to come out (having hit the right hand end fairly hard) is it possible that the shaft can only be removed to the right side?

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    Roger....
     
  2. Thripster

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    #2 Thripster, Sep 26, 2020
    Cannot help but welcome Roger
     
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    #3 MadMrB, Sep 26, 2020
    Hi and welcome in :)

    I'm sure someone will be along soon who can answer your question.
     
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    #4 Helmut Visor, Sep 26, 2020
    Hi Roger
     
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    #5 Callumity, Sep 26, 2020
    My recollection is that these spindles need pressing out with a hydraulic press or by constructing a puller (not possible without removal of nuts both ends). Hammering is NOT the answer as it just destroys the spindle. A popular mod is then fitting grease nipples on each side bushing so it never needs to come out again!
     
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  6. Roger Mitchell

    Roger Mitchell New Member

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    #6 Roger Mitchell, Sep 27, 2020
    Reckon I’ve worked out the problem, when I turn the spindle it’s seized in the spacer in the middle so is also turning the spacer, got to get it pressed out!
    Surprised it’s seized, only been in there 50 years!
     
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    #7 Yorkshireman, Sep 27, 2020
    Is there room to drill a small hole in the spacer to introduce some penetrating oil, that might ease things when it comes to pressing. It's not unknown to have to apply tons of pressure to move things like that.
    Good luck with the restoration and welcome.
     
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  8. Roger Mitchell

    Roger Mitchell New Member

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    #8 Roger Mitchell, Sep 27, 2020
    Spent four hours on it today, tried my hydraulic puller but couldn’t get a straight enough pull to really get the pressure on, reverted to getting the nut off left end of spindle, had totally welded itself on, had to chop the nut up with cutting disc!
    Put loads of stress on the right hand nut and tapped on left, finally managed to get it out - phew
     
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