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580c swing cylinder piston bolt removal.

jpeters ยท 2013-09-05 08:15

Are these left handed threads? I already busted a 3\4" breakover bar trying to get this bolt loose. Just checking to see if it`s right hand threads if anyone knows?

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  1. #1Delmer2013-09-05 09:17

    Might have locktite, heat it up a couple hundred degrees, not even or just barely smoking oil, that will soften the locktite, but you'll still need more torque than it was installed with. Can't see any reason for left hand threads, and never seen them on a cylinder, so pretty sure it's not lefty.

  2. #2bowen2013-09-05 11:07

    You can read more here about the heat issue. I thought they were all normal threads. HeavyEquipmentForums

  3. #3jpeters2013-09-06 08:55

    Got them all loose. Had to use a 1" breakover bar with 6 foot cheater and deep socket because these have a spring loaded pin with a ball inside. None of them had locktite but they were just gorilla tight.