pmc_3
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| posted on 30/5/05 at 11:09 AM |
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Help! Info needed on stripping strut
Hi chaps
Trying to strip a mk2 escort strut so I can cut it down and prepare for use on my Dutton.
I've got the spring compressed but cant find out how to remove it or the insert. At the bottom spring cup it looks like there is a nut that you
need some sort of c spanner to turn. Is this what I need to undo.
Here's a pic:
[Edited on 30/5/05 by pmc_3]
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mookaloid
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| posted on 30/5/05 at 11:31 AM |
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I haven't had an escort strut apart but I would normally say that the top cup should come off when you take the top retaining nut off. Is the
cup rusted on to the plunger shaft?
HTH
Mark
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pmc_3
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| posted on 30/5/05 at 11:42 AM |
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The top cup moves at the moment but that sleeve above it doesnt.
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omega 24 v6
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| posted on 30/5/05 at 11:42 AM |
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Yeah i agree the top spring set should pull off but from your photo it loos mega rusted on mate
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mookaloid
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| posted on 30/5/05 at 11:43 AM |
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Blowtorch time
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Peteff
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| posted on 30/5/05 at 12:10 PM |
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I don't remember there being a sleeve above the cup but it does look like it's rusted on. put it on somethig solid ad belt it to break the
rust then beat the retaining cup off with your biggest hammer. Or get a 9" grinder and cut through the lot if you only want the stub axle bit,
messy though.
[Edited on 30/5/05 by Peteff]
 
Rescued attachment strut.jpg
yours, Pete
I went into the RSPCA office the other day. It was so small you could hardly swing a cat in there.
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pmc_3
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| posted on 30/5/05 at 12:32 PM |
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All done, just needed some gentle persuation
Cheers for the help
[Edited on 30/5/05 by pmc_3]
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