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Series 1 bulkhead.

Posted: Sat Apr 17, 2021 7:51 pm
by philchan1974
Just wanted to ask before I get the angle grinder out.

There seems to be long bolt that runs from back to front at the bottom of the bulkhead that secures it. Is this a screw right through? I’ve removed the nut at one end but the bolt just turns when trying to removed.

I cannot hammer it through either.




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Re: Series 1 bulkhead.

Posted: Sun Apr 18, 2021 8:14 am
by bsa_m21
It should push through. Spray with good penetrating oil (not WD40), and flex the bulkhead back and forth a bit. Sometimes it’s so badly rusted in place that you need to use a torch to heat it up and loosen the bolt.

Good luck.

Re: Series 1 bulkhead.

Posted: Mon Apr 19, 2021 6:32 pm
by oldgravy
Put the nut back on (not all the way) so that it protects the threads while you the whole area with heat and then use a Really Big Hammer on the nut.

Re: Series 1 bulkhead.

Posted: Mon Apr 19, 2021 8:31 pm
by philchan1974
Got one out. The other rusted solid it appears. Someone who had the frame prior snapped the bolt head off.

I ended up cutting between the bulkhead and the outrigger. No idea how I’m going to get the rest out ....


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Re: Series 1 bulkhead.

Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2021 9:45 pm
by bsa_m21
Use an acetylene torch to heat it up red hot and pound with a hammer. Works every time.