Exhaust nut on 68 Ace

[COAce100]

Maybe a stupid question but i've been trying to figure out something to get that nut off with. Have tried all sorts of things. Closest I'm finding in my searches might be a wrench for exhaust on an old BMW bike.

Any suggestions are appreciated!

Thanks all!
-B

[hodakamax]

Not a stupid question, they can be contrary---Try this. If you don't have the tools pictured (which require a hammer), you can loosen the nut with a driver of sorts as shown. Heat, penetrating oil, all help. Sometimes you can break it loose with GIANT water pump pliers. All kind of crude, but it works. Hope this helps. (Secure that cylinder before you beat on it and wear eye protection in case something shatters--these are just demo photos!)

Maxie

[socalhodaka]

Maxie, great photos. clean, good lighting. Great work.
Kelly

[hodakamax]

Thanks Kelly, that was a record presentation--31 minutes, photography and text! Kinda fun.

Max

PS --I even had to go to the Hodaka shed for parts!

[COAce100]

Awesome write up and photos. Many many thanks.

[hodakamax]

After re-evaluating my methods and after finally locating my GIANT water pump pliers (17 inches long), I decided to finish this photo sequence and immediately noticed that the pliers contact 4 studs vs only 1 stud on the other 2 methods. I think this is the way to go!

Max

[Bullfrog]

Now I know where my pliers went! (same blue handles)

Ed

[hodakamax]

Funny Ed--