Rocker Arm Shaft

[MikeH]

Hi All, I'm attempting totake apart my rocker arm, and am having a hard time removing the pedestals. Anyone have experience and an easy way to free them. Thanks, Mike

63 TR4 Surrey Top

 

[71tr]

I just did the same with my TR6, what a pain. I managed with just penetrating oil and a couple of vice grips leveraged against the work bench. However, the more appropriate way would likely be to use a propane torch to heat the pedestal so that it expands then quicly slide it off the shaft before it cools. Sounds easy but I have never done this.

 

[waltesefalcon]

I've always just used the bolts for levergae. Slide them into the bolt holes in the pedastals, and you should be able to just work them back and forth a few times and have the pedstals come right off.

 

[vettedog72]

Use a solvent and don’t expect any fast results. I suspect there is a carbon build up/bond between the studs and stand-offs. Heat may help as was mentioned earlier. I am too respectful to hit the pedestals with a hammer.... until I am willing to replace everything.

 

[trfourtune]

i have used the propane torch on mine and works great.
ps-wear welding gloves and use a vise with aluminum over the jaws.pull and twist.
rob