Originally Posted by
Lascauxcaveman
If you've got one of those, then you are probably aware of the value of soaking the cotters in PB Blaster for a few days; and maybe riding the bike around the block a few times with the cotter nuts backed off a bit. That's how I get my cotters loose
Hey Lascauxcavemen, in fact, I never have come across that tip about loosening off the cotter nut and riding a bit to help persuade it. Makes sense, thanks. I knew about the pre-soak with a penetrant, and I'd throw in a few gentle but firm hammer taps at the same time.