Re: [CR]clogged drop-out adjuster hole

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From: "Steven Willis" <smwillis@verizon.net>
To: "C. Andrews" <chasds@mindspring.com>, <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
References: <000d01c452ff$4c6c98a0$6401a8c0@oemcomputer>
Subject: Re: [CR]clogged drop-out adjuster hole
Date: Wed, 16 Jun 2004 11:10:59 -0700


If you have some threads left I would try and put two nuts 3mm on to the adjuster and tighten them in to each other then after dousing it in Liquid Wrench for a few days try and unbolt it. Steven Willis 1778 East Second Street Scotch Plains NJ 07076 908-322-3330 http://www.thebikestand.com


----- Original Message -----
From: "C. Andrews"
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Sent: Tuesday, June 15, 2004 10:36 AM
Subject: [CR]clogged drop-out adjuster hole



> I've started cleaning up a frame that had one of the
> drop-out adjuster screws broken off inside the hole. Both
> ends of the screw are busted off.
>
> I've never had to deal with this particular problem before,
> but I know it's common.
>
> If I had any sense, I'd have this frame restored, repainted,
> etc. and the shop could deal with this problem... but this
> frame, rough as it is, is not going to be restored, so, any
> ideas on how to get that little section of screw out of the
> drop-out?
>
> Thanks for any help. Please e-mail me privately in addition
> to the list.

>

> Charles Andrews

> SoCal