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David Scott

United Kingdom
141 Posts

Posted - 27/12/2020 :  11:08:26  Show Profile
How is this tube removed? Hopefully not by having to strip to bare chassis?
Words from the wise would be appreciated.
Regards
David

David Scott

United Kingdom
141 Posts

Posted - 27/12/2020 :  11:42:04  Show Profile
I should perhaps have added “having removed springs and axle”.
David
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Robin Macmillan

United Kingdom
415 Posts

Posted - 27/12/2020 :  13:07:54  Show Profile
Mine on a PB just about falls out on its own once the front bolts which locate the springs are removed..... A judicious blow with a mallet from the inside outwards will loosen things up . The tube has cut outs to locate it into the dumb irons and age, rust, paint and time often makes it a bit sticky.

Its absence does make the chassis a bit wobbly in front of the engine mounts and think about how the chassis will be supported before doing it. Man sitting on branch with saw in hand comes to mind.

PB 0527
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David Scott

United Kingdom
141 Posts

Posted - 27/12/2020 :  13:50:51  Show Profile
Thanks Robin
Appreciate the advice; will make doubly sure that chassis is well supported......branches and saws are not my bag!
Kind regards
David
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David Scott

United Kingdom
141 Posts

Posted - 29/12/2020 :  14:41:02  Show Profile
Hi Robin
Did the job this morning. Removed the dampers, and spring eye bolts with axle on jack then lowered the spring eyes sufficiently to clear the knuckles. Scissor jack inserted crossways between dumb irons did the rest......worked a treat.
Thanks again for your help. Very much appreciated.
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David
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