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Old 08-28-2020, 03:16 PM   #12
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Default Re: Helpful Tips: Removing Perch Bolts From The Front Axle, Model A

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Originally Posted by Tom Endy View Post
We recently removed the perch bolts from my grandson's 1930 Tudor. We had to heat the perch nut until it glowed, we quenched it with a wet rag and were then able to remove it with an impact wrench. Once the nut was off the perch was easily removed.

Tom Endy
Hey Tom-

Did you heat the nuts because they were stuck, or to soak heat into the perches because they were stuck? Or both maybe?

Also, you quenched it with a wet rag...why did you choose this method?
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