Im trying to get the cone compression tool down the top to screw in and it doesnt seem to want to grab on anything. All i can see in is these 2 photos but i have no idea how it should look? Could someone please give me a idea if this is right?

Sometimes the hole/thread can get really ugly, so much that it can be so full of rust and sh*t that a thread tap is required. this presents problem number 2, get a tap down there. You'll need to braze one onto a bit of rod with T on top.
Might sound a bit rough, but usually when they're this bad the cone is stuffed too, I get stuck into cone/trumpet with an air chisle then bin the whole lot. Are you fitting hi lo's or something?

yeah gonna fit hilos and new cones.
I havent got a air chisel lol.. ill have to work something out tomorrow
thanks peter

They should just drop out the bottom with the trumpet still stuck to it thats what happen with me

I only needed to compress the cone when i put the new ones in

If you have no air chisel an angle grinder will do.

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DrMini- 1970 wasaMatic 1360, Mk1S crank, 86.6HP (ATW) =~125 @ crank, 45 Dellorto (38 chokes), RE282 sprint cam, 1.5 rockers, 11.0:1 C/R.

I got one of them.
Thanks kevin..
And thanks for earlier too

try a long punch and hit cone about 50mm up from bottom of alloy section.

I did mine recently and only needed the compressor when fitting in new cones.

Remove that square rubber stop for some space as top arm has to come out - check condition of pin and bearings. Lever pin from front. Change the knuckle joint too if needed.

Other than cone compressor, you may need a ball joint splitter.

If you want to replace the top bearings, they are a bugger to remove. But I have a new puller that works, bring em over.
If the top shafts are not worn, keep them. Their material & hardness is way better than the aftermarket ones being sold now.

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DrMini- 1970 wasaMatic 1360, Mk1S crank, 86.6HP (ATW) =~125 @ crank, 45 Dellorto (38 chokes), RE282 sprint cam, 1.5 rockers, 11.0:1 C/R.

Both pins/shafts and bearings were good doc.

Just to clarify stib, top arms gotta come out for new stuff to go in.

Sorry Fishy, I was aiming that post at iamstib.

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DrMini- 1970 wasaMatic 1360, Mk1S crank, 86.6HP (ATW) =~125 @ crank, 45 Dellorto (38 chokes), RE282 sprint cam, 1.5 rockers, 11.0:1 C/R.

Once i get them out ill send you a photo kev and u can tell me what u think cuz ill prob have no idea lol.
Thanks for the help gents.