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stuck pedal rod clip
Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2013 10:41 pm
by henry
has anyone got any suggestions for loosening up a stuck clip.. the bit that attaches the pedal to the pedal rod? I cant unscrew it
I've tried WD40. I've heard Plus Gas might be good..
Re: stuck pedal rod clip
Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2013 12:17 am
by Zumbilly(Murdoch)
Sounds funny but try steeping it in coke overnight.
If no luck that way try a little gentle heat over the gas ring but watch You do'nt overheat it.
Billy
Re: stuck pedal rod clip
Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2013 2:17 pm
by henry
cheers Billy! I'll give it a go and let u know how I get on. I've heard that about Coke before
Re: COKE
Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2013 3:28 pm
by David Hartley
Dont leave it in too long, you might not have a pedal rod left otherwise!
Re: stuck pedal rod clip
Posted: Tue Feb 12, 2013 3:35 pm
by James Crowbear
gentlemen, as much as i hate coke, the legend on corrosion is a bunch of crap
many parrots, but who actually tried it ?
i did - worthless on metal & copper
the stomach on the other hand is another matter
i prefer the light heat to loosen that part meself mate
Re: stuck pedal rod clip
Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2013 2:02 pm
by henry
I've tried heat (putting it over the gas hob for a while) . wasn't sure how hot to make it
also tried coke (only for a few hours at a time , heeding David's advice)
but no joy
I'm gonna get some plus gas and see if that does anything. WD40 didn't seem to do much
Re: stuck pedal rod clip
Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2013 11:07 pm
by henry
thanks for all the advice, heat, coke and quite a few expletives got it in the end!!