My front axle nut is seized, the tyre is over 10 years old, and cannot budge it. Have had it on its side for over a week with a puddle of Plusgas in the end but still no joy. Have tried an electric heat gun but not a blow torch.
I want to change the tyre so would like to be able to get the axle out.
Any ideas anyone ?
Hi Bart,
I used to have a seized front axle on my fe. I ended up having to change it because the wheel bearings were starting to grumble… lots of heat from a blow lamp did the trick for me… Alternatively you could cut it off with a grinder and replace the axle… I’m pretty sure I have a spare one if you go down that route…
I had the same problem on project RRR,I ended up with the plain end in the vise(the spanner flats had rounded off)and a 22mm ring spanner on the other with a 30mm spanner hooked on for extra leverage.
It came off eventually
Regards Bif
My flats are starting to round off too. Had two spanners inside two bits off scaffold tube but still no joy
Looks like I will try a blow lamp then but the bearings seem good so didn’t want to knacker them.
I also tried acetone and oil but so far no luck.
Haven’t given up yet but I can see another axle on the horizon…
What about making two flat pieces of tool steel (like gauge blocks) putting them into where the flats were and then putting into a big vice to hold that end tight.
I have a two front wheels with similar issues.
Yes, maybe another option.
Cheers