Matt, we've been there etc. There is a metal bushing surrounding that bolt, within the trunnion. Usually the bushing rusts to the bolt, and it's a bear to get out. If a few cycles of heat and cold don't let you break it loose, then use a hacksaw to cut both sides of it, then once removed, take the remnants to a hardware store and get a replacement bolt and nut. Save the bushing, or install a trunnion repair kit. HTH
Nick Moseley -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Matthew Milkevitch Sent: Sunday, April 11, 2010 3:42 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [Spits] Stuck Rear Trunion Bolt Fellow Listers; I hope everyone has had a pleasant day enjoying their Spitfires. The weather today in the Phila PA region has been very nice for top-down motoring. While working on my Spitfire's rear suspension, I have encountered a very stuck left rear trunion bolt. I've banged on it a while and it refuses to budge. My next idea is to heat the bolt and see if it will come free. Does anyone else have a suggestion to free up this bolt? If it won't come free I'll be forced to look for a used unit. If I remember correctly, another lister also encountered this problem very recently....so perhaps there's someone out there with some ideas for this issue. Thanks for your help, Matt Milkevitch'77 SpitfireWillow Grove, PA USA __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5018 (20100411) __________ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com _______________________________________________ [email protected] Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $11.47 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spitfires/[email protected]
