19 replies to this topic

[maccers]

I ended up using a hand held grinder with a small disc to get a set of my old mini, I was replacing them with hi los so it did not matter much. I would have though a good whack with a sharp cold chisel would have broken them.

[Twisty]

you guys are so barbaric,with your lump hammers and chisels, i like your style

[1984mini25]

using a bolster chisel between the cone and the trumpet normally works. Or if you want to resort to braking the trumpet driving over a large pot hole works. As I unintentionally found out a few years ago when I had one shatter at the knuckle end.

[Binzo94]

Alright, ill let you know how i get on, does anyone know where i might be able too get some knuckle joints from in the manchester area. As i have a feeling theyll be shot on mine if the trumpets are so stuck on i doubt the knuckle joints will be very good

[Binzo94]

Ok so i managed to do it today , took ke like 4 hours with a bunch of chizels a hacksaw and a hammer.. Smapped the bit where the trumpet meets the donut:) got them fitted but now 1 side always seems too he higher or lower and i cant get the even