REFLECTOR: Steel Pivot Bushings on XL-RG MG Legs

[Scott Baker via Reflector]

Heat gun or torch inside the tube.
Epoxy will soften well before damage might occur.
Remove tubes (with pliers, obviously, because they will be hot!)
Scott B



On 11/2/2014 7:56 PM, Paul Folkes via Reflector wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I have a request for advice from the collective. I have an older XL-RG 
> fastbuild kit and am preparing the main gear legs for carbon wraps, 
> and the steel pivot bushings need to come out first.  The factory said 
> that they were only temporarily pressed in for transport and they will 
> just come out with a few taps with a hammer, but they will not move, 
> no matter what size hammer I use!  I have tried cold on the bushings 
> to try and get them to contract - no good. I am concerned about what 
> effect there might be on the legs if I was to try heating the 
> bushings. Any advice out there on how I can get them out?
>
> Many thanks,
>
> Paul Folkes
> XL-RG
> VH-VVX
> /Building but a loooong way to go!/
>
>
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