AshRC 213 Posted December 14, 2022 Does anyone have any suggestions on how to remove this last bolt? The nut is spinning and it’s in a recess so I can’t get needle-nose pliers onto it. I think the same design is used for all three part wheels so this must happen a lot. They’re vintage wheels so I don’t really want to cut them off Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamiyabigstuff 832 Posted December 14, 2022 Can you get a very small screwdriver in there to stop the nut from turning while you undo the screw from the other side ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AshRC 213 Posted December 14, 2022 I did try that, but the plastic deforms too easily Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ad456 331 Posted December 14, 2022 Brace/jam the nut with a knife blade or similar/safer tool of choice? or carefully drop a touch of superglue to hold the nut? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Willy iine 18806 Posted December 15, 2022 Yes, I would drop CA in there as well..being careful not to get it on the threads. Last ditch would be to make 2 small holes (I would use pin vise) next to the nut enough to get super narrow needle nose plier jaws in there. GL! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frog Jumper 3662 Posted December 15, 2022 Find a NIB vinty wheel set, and then just break it off and replace. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nel33 870 Posted December 15, 2022 would you be able to find some small narrow drill bit. if you could maybe drill a hole in the nut material you could possibly jam a hard metal rod/ steel punch pin to hold the nut in place. a hardened steel punch to fit in a hole between the threads and the edge of the nut might be enough to stabilize the nut. it would be dependent on the drill bit you find but you could scrap a nut and potentially save the wheel. what is the size of bolt is used on that wheel for the nut? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AshRC 213 Posted December 19, 2022 Superglue worked I dripped a tiny amount on two sides of the nut and left it for a couple of hours, and the bolt came straight out. Thanks everyone. A new set of wheels is only £13 but I’d much rather keep the originals. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites