DOH! Loctite and this part don't mix....

[dbvolfan]

So, I decided to take apart the shift lever and kickstand tonight to lube it all up and do some adjustments.....dont ask me why (wife in nitegown, distraction....)ummm later on while putting it back together I put the upper bolt in for the shift rod, applied some blue loctite and put the washer on the OUTSIDE. It still works but I want the washer on the inside where it is supposed to be....cant get the thing to budge loose. All the bolt does is spin inside that floating head....I'll be damn! Guess I'll try some acetone tomorrow and if that doesnt work put it back on and pray nothing goes worng with it while on EOM rides.

Any suggestions for removing it? It is part number 17 in the diagram with bolt numebr 19 locked in.

 

[OhioFJR1300]

try a little heat to get it to let go.

 

[Rickster]

Try the FAQ at loctite.com:

it has a Removal/Clean Up

section that lists:

[SIZE=10pt]Q: What solvents can I use to remove liquid Loctite materials?[/SIZE]

[SIZE=10pt]A: Most organic solvents are effective in removing anaerobic and cyanoacrylate adhesives. Chlorinated solvents are most commonly used. Dry MEK and acetone are used on applications using instant adhesives.[/SIZE]

[SIZE=10pt]Q: How can I remove a fastener that is "permanently" locked in?[/SIZE]

[SIZE=10pt]A: The application of heat is needed to remove a fastener that can't be removed with a hand tool. Temperatures of 325F and above is needed to break down a standard anaerobic, 500F for high temperature Anaerobics. A heat gun or propane torch is commonly used to do this process, and careful disassembly should occur while parts are still hot. Once apart, and cooled, use methylene chloride (Chisel #79040) to remove cured excess material. Always wipe down the fasteners with clean up solvent to remove the wax film that Chisel leaves on the surface.[/SIZE]

 

[dbvolfan]

Thanks for the feedback...I checked the loctite site and got the idea for acetone there...just dont have any right now and will have to get some in the AM.

I tried some heat but was weary of softening the metal since it is a floating head inside that little socket....it did loosen the washer which had been stuck to the bolt but that was it.

I may let it soak in some pait/stain remover I have and see what that does.....dont know if that is enough to get into the threads though.

 

[dcarver]

I'm so glad I'm not the only one..

thanks for sharing..

 

[dbvolfan]

Well the heat finally worked...WOO HOO!!!

Held a lighter under it for about 30 seconds or so, then was able to get just enough friction on the "bearing" to keep it from spinning while I loosened the bolt...reassembled (without loctite) and looks good as new...just need to do some adjustments.

Thats it, no more wife allowed into the garage while I am working at night!

Thanks for the replies!

 

[FuzzyRider]

I'm glad you got the bolt out without any damage - I'll have to keep this in mind when I go to lube my shift lever. One question though, where did you get that parts diagram? All the ones I've seen from online parts stores are much smaller and harder to read the part numbers?

EDIT: D'oh, nevermind - I just found the "larger image" button on an online parts site.