Nut stuck

[Wotto]

Hey all.

Anyone got any good ideas for removing a nut that is burred

This is the nut that clamps the flipper shaft tight on Scared Stiff - it is burred and I cant remove it - it WONT budge.
I have tried to grab it with some decent pliers and nothings moving.

Its in a fairly awkward place to get a good grip on it.

Any help guys?

[Extra Ball]

Hey all.
Anyone got any good ideas for removing a nut that is burred
I have tried to grab it with some decent pliers and nothings moving.
Its in a fairly awkward place to get a good grip on it.
Any help guys?

So we expect Wotto to be talking with a funny voice, limping, and making all kinds of "weird" requests of us tonite? 
 

[pinnies4me]

So we expect Wotto to be talking with a funny voice, limping, and making all kinds of "weird" requests of us tonite? 

 

[Pinfan]

Wotto, maybe unsolder the coil and take the whole assembly out. put it in a vice, position they way you wish and then all you have to worry about is getting the nut/screw out !

No further damage to any other parts and as much leverage as you wish...

[MartyJ]

Is the flipper shaft still connected?  Not sure you'll be able to remove the assembly with it still in.

I've had success with a set of lock-grips before.  Is there any sign of locktight on there too?  Sometimes a bit of heat can help too.

[Wotto]

Wotto, maybe unsolder the coil and take the whole assembly out. put it in a vice, position they way you wish and then all you have to worry about is getting the nut/screw out !

No further damage to any other parts and as much leverage as you wish...

Trouble is - the flipper is in place so I cant get the assembly out anyway 

[Pinball Fixers]

Try drilling a hole into the nut, then use something as a lever to undo it...

Or maybe use an angle grinder and cut the bloody thing off

[slammer]

I would use a 2" cut off wheel (thin blade, stainless if you ahve one) and cut down the length of the nut, the use a screwdriver to pry open the nut.

This will work and you will not damage the threaded section at all if you take  your time with the cut

Cheers Angelo

[Pinfan]

Wotto, maybe unsolder the coil and take the whole assembly out. put it in a vice, position they way you wish and then all you have to worry about is getting the nut/screw out !

No further damage to any other parts and as much leverage as you wish...

Trouble is - the flipper is in place so I cant get the assembly out anyway 

Yes my apologies, don't know what i was thinking of !

[shansta]

Flipper nut would be a m6 or 1/4"? Just about reef on it until it breaks the end off the bolt - wont be that strong!

Probably way too late - did you try tightening it further before loosening it?

If you are squeezing that tight on a nut that small it has probably distorted anyway! See angle grinder comment above!