Losing my shit!

[originsoundd]

It’s defo going the right way, the main problem is trying to keep the BB tool in place while I administer the breaker bar. Normally I’d use a washer and bolt to keep it in. I’ve soaked it in RP 90 so will have to wait now. Hopefully it’ll loosen so I can use regular ratchet and hold it in by hand.

Bolt it in and hit the wrench with a hammer?

 

[vtwinvince]

My condolences. And as an aside, I thought excessive profanity was prohibited on this forum.

 

[Stressed]

a weird one but DOT brake fluid is a sneaky one for unsticking stuff

Does it not strip the paint though?

 

[legrandefromage]

not inside a frame, unless something horrible has happened and its inside out

 

[ishaw]

You could try using a wheel qr through the axle if it's hollow to help hold the washer in place? It's a thought that just occurred to me, as I use the bolt and washer method.

 

[Jimmi]

Just an update, after soaking in penetration oil over night, I managed to snap the 1/2 drive off my breaker bar. Which probably says more about the quality of the bar than my strength! So I’m carrying on with the soaking. Next attempt will be a big ratchet with a length of Scaff tube over the handle.

 

[Jimmi]

So after snapping my breaker bar and killing my biggest ratchet, I employed the big guns. Hot air gun, set of stilsons and a car jack handle for leverage. Job done!

 

[Takingabreak]

nicely done