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Old 02-15-2009, 11:54 AM
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I ordered a daystar ca bushing set and was just wondering the best way to remove the old ones is?thanks for any help
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Old 02-15-2009, 12:24 PM
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burn them out with a propane torch
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Thats what i was thinking,do you think oxygen aceteleane would be over kill?
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I would try to press them out first before I tried to burn them out, thats a huge mess and it stinks.
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i wouldnt use the oxy acetelene one.. id use a small propane torch it does its job.. thats what i used and yes it does smell pretty bad
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you can use a hole saw and cut out the center first. makes it alot easier.
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I like the sound of a hole saw,that's a good idea.thanks
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