remove gimbal housing studs?

[JASinIL2006]

Hi, I need to remove some corroded gimbal housing studs (the four lower studs for a Alpha one Gen II) -- new ones are en route. Anything I need to do to pull them other than give them a good soak with PB Blaster? I really don't want to mess up the gimbal housing, so if anyone has any tips for easy removal, I'm all ears... er... eyes!

Thanks,
Jim

 

[Bondo]

Re: remove gimbal housing studs?

Ayuh,... Just double nut 'em, 'n run 'em out....

An Impact helps, but not necessary...

 

[JASinIL2006]

Re: remove gimbal housing studs?

OK, thanks, I'll give it a shot.

What about installing the new ones; same thing in reverse? Any threadlocker needed?

Jim

 

[achris]

Re: remove gimbal housing studs?

OK, thanks, I'll give it a shot.

What about installing the new ones; same thing in reverse? Any threadlocker needed?

Jim

Just for safety I'd put a bit of Loctite 222 on them.

If the old ones are really tight, try heating them up to break the seal.

 

[JASinIL2006]

Re: remove gimbal housing studs?

Thanks, they came out with just a little "encouragement." I was just a bit paranoid about snapping one after I broke a lag screw in the motor mount when pulling the engine last Fall.

Jim