Help! Marin Mount Vision

[JackN]

I've spent a pleasant afternoon outside dismantling a 1999 Marin Mount Vision for restoration/upgrading. Then I hit a snag.
Does anyone know how to separate the swing arm from frame?
I've removed the shock. I've taken out the cap head screws and washers from each side of the pivot. What now? Does a pivot bush need driving out, should it just fall apart? I haven't got a clue how to proceed.
Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks.

 

[Photogaz]

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This might help:

https://rollingdown.wordpress.com/2014/ ... -swingarm/

 

[JackN]

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Thanks, I've read it. He just says that he took the end covers off and next sentence is that the arm is off. No mention of how he got the pivot out without damaging something. I'll keep searching or, reluctantly take it to a LBS.

 

[FluffyChicken]

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Not done it but I believe you just tap it out. (I have a mt vision so have seen them)

 

[legrandefromage]

The buggers can seize within the mounts meaning very LARGE taps to get them moving.

 

[Photogaz]

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You could get some plumbers freeze spray and hot water?

That worked on my shock mount.

 

[RickTheUncivil]

The bolt slides through a pin sleeve thing iirc. Did mine about 6 months back. Think I used a small socket and extension bar to make a tap and rubber mallet to push it out. Bearings are tight in so it's all a snug fit.

 

[JackN]

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Thanks for the replies. Looks like the hammer is coming out. I don't want to soak the swing arm bearings in WD40/penetrating oil in case I wash out the grease in the bearings, Though. apparently they can be dismantled, regreased and rebuilt.