Originally Posted by Berodesign
I got a serious problem, the stem is stuck. I am stripping a old frame and I can't get the stem loose. It is the old type with a expander bolt. I have tried everything, including a share part of violence (with a rubber hammer). Nothing happens. It is STUCK. Any suggestions???
Loosen the stem bolt a few turns then set a "block of hard wood" on the bolt head and hit the wood with a "steel" hammer. The wood will not damage the bolt head.
The rubber hammer will just bounce back.