become stuck due to corrosion or over-tightening. Sometimes loosening a stuck brass fitting is as easy as turning the locknut counterclockwise to tighten it further and then turning clockwise to loosen. Oftentimes, methods that are more complex are required in order to remove the ...
Using a Hot Torch to Loosen Stuck Bolts Some bolts just won't budge. They are stuck, seized, stubborn,rusted, corroded, and otherwise impossible to remove. There are a number of oils and penetrants that can really help, and a good soaking should always be your first line of attack. If ...
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Loosen the cable stop bolt on the derailleur using a 9mm wrench. Spin the cranks of the bike forward to allow the derailleur to settle into place. Observe the alignment of the derailleur pulleys, which the chain runs through just below the cassette, and the smallest cog on the cassette. Th...
With the brake locked, push down on a pedal until the link snaps all the way closed. If you don’t have a master link, the steps are the same, you’ve just got to use your chain tool to push the pin you loosened back through. This part can be a pain - if you can’t get ...
Learn the basic steps to fix a flat bike tire, from removing the wheel to replacing the tube and reinstalling the wheel.
As the cleaner gets into the crevices of the brake parts the grease, oil, leaked brake fluid and any other grime that shouldn't be on the brakes will be loosened up by the cleaner and start to wash away. Stubborn areas may need a second application to ensure that everything has been...
the front of the drum. Do NOT beat on the drum with a steel hammer because you might crack or chip the cast iron drum. If the drum refuses to budge, you can use a blunt tool in an air hammer to pound on the face of the drum. The vibration should loosen it up so it will come...
To get the right tension, I first set it to where it is so tight that I can’t pull the tape off the roll without straining, then I loosen it just a little so that I no longer have to tug to get the tape off. In other words, you want the tension just before it becomes impos...
Loosen it with a wrench just enough to move it, not detach it. Press the striker and move it around until the latch seems to be working properly when the door is closed. Step 4 Sometimes, the latch gets stuck because of dirt or rust. Use a low-viscosity oil or penetrating fluid to...