Swivel pin hell - Hampshire

gse1986 · Apr 27, 2013

Hi all,

I've got quite a big a problem. Was doing the swivel pins, and as I was undoing the bolts on the bottom pin, one of the bolts snapped. I assume it's going to need drilling and then tapping, but this is way beyond my skill level.

Is there anyone near by to Chandlers Ford in Hampshire that can lend a hand?

Some pictures:

Some history : it failed the MOT on excess play at the swivel, and since I was there I figured it was a good time to replace bearings and seals there too. The other thing it had an issue with on MOT was some welding on bulkhead, which is booked to be done next Saturday, so ideally I need to get this sorted before then, as I'm supposed to be driving to the welder

jamesmartin · Apr 27, 2013

a nut welded on should shift it ,the worst bit is bottom pin doesnt ever need removing to rebuild swivel housing

gse1986 · Apr 27, 2013

jamesmartin said:
a nut welded on should shift it ,the worst bit is bottom pin doesnt ever need removing to rebuild swivel housing

It needs removing to get the bit its stuck in (whats the name for it?) off though doesn't it?

jamesmartin · Apr 27, 2013

what bit ?i never remove them they often shear,housing comes off ball with just removing top pin the bearing just pulls off bottom

gse1986 · Apr 27, 2013

jamesmartin said:
what bit ?i never remove them they often shear,housing comes off ball with just removing top pin the bearing just pulls off bottom

great

the_wolf · Apr 27, 2013

Looks like there's plenty sticking out to get some mole grips on

gse1986 · Apr 27, 2013

the_wolf said:
Looks like there's plenty sticking out to get some mole grips on

I didn't want to risk it until I'd put something on here, as if I knacker up whats left, then i'll be even more buggered than I am already

jamesmartin · Apr 27, 2013

the heat should help from welding

MoorlandBOB · Apr 27, 2013

burn it...

gse1986 · Apr 27, 2013

jamesmartin said:
the heat should help from welding

Just gotta find a way to weld. Don't have a welder down here and the guy who is doing welding next weekend is away this weekend. Sigh

baggyjim · Apr 27, 2013

do you have any other transport to take it any where, i know im a bit of a trek from you but home all day tomorrow and could weld a nut on it for you

gse1986 · Apr 27, 2013

baggyjim said:
do you have any other transport to take it any where, i know im a bit of a trek from you but home all day tomorrow and could weld a nut on it for you

No unfortunately not

I've managed to get in touch with someone with a welder, who said he'll try but isn't too sure it'll work....we'll seee

baggyjim · Apr 27, 2013

gse1986 said:
No unfortunately not I've managed to get in touch with someone with a welder, who said he'll try but isn't too sure it'll work....we'll seee

ok, well if your stuck but can get over here let me know

gse1986 · Apr 27, 2013

baggyjim said:
ok, well if your stuck but can get over here let me know

will do, cheers

chris mcc · Apr 27, 2013

Get ya self a small plumbers torch, heat it and get ya moleys on it!

The Mad Hat Man · Apr 27, 2013

simple Q.
surely there is little stress on those bolts? if the worst comes to the worst, put it back and drive it very carefully to get it dealt with.

gse1986 · Apr 27, 2013

The Mad Hat Man said:
simple Q.
surely there is little stress on those bolts? if the worst comes to the worst, put it back and drive it very carefully to get it dealt with.

It wouldn't be ideal I wouldnt think. Plus then I'd get oil all over everywhere again when I get whereever I'm going

I'm hoping this guy tomorrow can weld the nut on, then I should be ok. I've managed to find another bolt the right size in my bolt box, so fingers crossed should be ok......famous last words

gse1986 · Apr 28, 2013

with massive thanks to steve24v, the stuck bolt was sorted this morning, and have not long got in the house again after spending all morning and most of the afternoon putting it back together. All in all, seems ok. I've filled it up with grease agian and will put the wheel back a little later.

Fingers crossed it'll keep the MOT man happy

kato Disco · Apr 28, 2013

Well done. Did welding the bolt work then!

gse1986 · Apr 28, 2013

kato Disco said:
Well done. Did welding the bolt work then!

Yes it did, incredible!

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