1965 gimbal ring hinge pins

65holiday

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65 1aez, having problems accessing aft u-joint bellows clamp nut, someone put it on top! if i pull the gimbal ring hinge pins i think i can lay it back enough to make access, how tough are these to pull?
 

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Re: 1965 gimbal ring hinge pins

Easy to pull if they are not corroded up. You will need to straighten and remove the aluminum "nail" holding them in and then pull them out. You can screw a bolt in them and they should pull right out. Otherwise you can use a slide hammer.
 

65holiday

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Re: 1965 gimbal ring hinge pins

your on it sir... that worked great...i don't suppose perfect seal is a substitute for bellows adhesive,or is it?
 

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Re: 1965 gimbal ring hinge pins

No, but 3M Weatherstrip adhesive is.
 

65holiday

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Re: 1965 gimbal ring hinge pins

excellent , i'll try to find some ,thanks... going to "diy" for gimbal puller and tips
 
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