Dead Pedal factory bolt stuck

[OverBrass]

Hey guys, I thought this would be a 15 minute deal but here I am.

I am want to install my dead pedal but the factory bolt will not budge… I used a socket wrench with 13mm, tried a regular 13mm wrench and nothing. I also went to get adapter for my 3/8 socket wrench to fit the 1/2 13mm deeper depth and added an extension because the work area it tight and was hitting break pedal.

Also tried soaking some WD40 on a cotton ball, left it for an hour and still did not budge… suggestions?

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[jac04]

I remember other's reporting that nut being on there super tight.

Is there enough thread on the stud to just put the bracket in place and add another nut?

 

[ZeeJay]

Get a longer ratchet or if room allows use wrench on wrench as cheater(it’s OSHA approved….). See the ratchet and wrench you have there are short and provide little leverage.

 

[kevman65]

Impact.....

 

[OverBrass]

I remember other's reporting that nut being on there super tight.

Is there enough thread on the stud to just put the bracket in place and add another nut?

I thought about this as a backup/if I get fed up with it.. but rather try getting it out and doing it correctly first. Will let you know if I end up going that route!

 

[OverBrass]

Impact.....

yeah…. Haven’t invested in one just yet and would be a lot for just a dead pedal. But may give in and get it.

 

[biplaneguy]

I found it necessary to use a long extension to get the ratchet handle out to where I had enough leverage, then it came off reasonably easy. There is enough male thread for another but but the small top of the factory locknut doesn't make for a very solid surface for the bracket.

 

[DiehardTory]

FWIT... Go to the hardware store, get a wing nut - if forget the metric size and pitch and just install your pedal over the OEM nut .. Plenty of threads to do this.. I know.. I have run this way for 3 years.

 

[Pilsner]

Impact.....

For sure

 

[GeneralMaximus]

I went through this same issue, installing that same “since 1941” dead pedal. You just need to crank the hell out of it. A longer handled ratchet will definitely help.

"Give me a lever and a place to stand, and I'll move the world."

 

[OverBrass]

I went through this same issue, installing that same “since 1941” dead pedal. You just need to crank the hell out of it. A longer handled ratchet will definitely help.

"Give me a lever and a place to stand, and I'll move the world."

man… I can get a longer handle but the angle/space really is limited and I put all the weight I could on it, I’m 210 6’3 so I can guarantee you I didn’t just slightly try and give up! lol.

it felt like either my wrist was gonna go or the wrench, but not the damn nut!

 

[OverBrass]

FWIT... Go to the hardware store, get a wing nut - if forget the metric size and pitch and just install your pedal over the OEM nut .. Plenty of threads to do this.. I know.. I have run this way for 3 years.

Sounds to be the best way for sure, didn’t want to at first but seems there’s enough threading to get it done

 

[Biggy]

I used a long extension so your handle is out further allowing you to get more power into it. It came off relatively easy with an extension.

 

[MojaveLawyer]

Impact.

See if you can rent one from Orielly’s Auto

 

[TurboChris]

Hit up your local small mechanic shop / tire shop and slip the guy a $20 to hit it and break it loose with his impact.

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