Leveling leg on Dixie Narco 368

[nrod7]

I have a leveling leg  on a DN 368 that has been sheared off flush with the housing mount.  I have nothing to grip to remove the threaded stem.  Need

 

to replace the leveling leg before i put on location.

 

Any suggestions?

 

 

Thanks,

 

nrod7

[cvending]

I would try from the top end of the leg. You need yo screw it down until it comes out. Hopefully it is a front leg. Much easier to get at

[rmorris1953]

Spray it with PB blaster. Drill a small pilot hole as close to center as you can then follow it up with a larger one till you get a nice size hole that you can use an easy-out in it. If you are lucky it may screw out when drilling.  

[nrod7]

Unfortunately, it is one of the back legs.  Looks like I will have to bust out the drill.

 

Thanks for the feedback.

 

nrod7

[Walta]

Some of the legs have a small hex on the top that you can put a socket wrench on.  If not look for a pipe wrench.

 

The best penetrating oil is a 50% 50% mix of acetone and ATF transmission fluid.

 

Heating the leg with a torch is not a bad idea.

 

Walta

[orsd]

Some of the legs have a small hex on the top that you can put a socket wrench on.  If not look for a pipe wrench.

 

The best penetrating oil is a 50% 50% mix of acetone and ATF transmission fluid.

 

Heating the leg with a torch is not a bad idea.

 

Walta

Some formulations of ATF will not mix with acetone- you must use DEX II non synthetic, as synthetic DEX III will not mix with acetone.

[nrod7]

I need to pre-mix a batch for travel.

 

Thanks,

 

nrod7