frozen U joint bolts
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frozen U joint bolts
(1976 cpe). OMG what a day! undertaking new U joints and shocks.
35 years of rust frozen fastenings! The outer U joint bolts are frozen SOLID. I've been whacking them with PBB for about three weeks, today I went to try and loosen things up.
I think I got two, maybe three, of the 8 bolts broken loose. Ya know, they ain't REALLY 5/8s, they're pretty close but that don't cut it when you're snortin' on the end of a 30" Johnson bar.
The shoulders have started to cave in! NOW WHAT?
If anyone has suggestions or reference to a thread I'd sure appreciate it. Flames are absolutely out of the question. The fellow that owns the shop made it very clear he doesn't want ANY fire used in the shop.
So, grinder, sawsall? ANYTHING!
35 years of rust frozen fastenings! The outer U joint bolts are frozen SOLID. I've been whacking them with PBB for about three weeks, today I went to try and loosen things up.
I think I got two, maybe three, of the 8 bolts broken loose. Ya know, they ain't REALLY 5/8s, they're pretty close but that don't cut it when you're snortin' on the end of a 30" Johnson bar.
The shoulders have started to cave in! NOW WHAT?
If anyone has suggestions or reference to a thread I'd sure appreciate it. Flames are absolutely out of the question. The fellow that owns the shop made it very clear he doesn't want ANY fire used in the shop.
So, grinder, sawsall? ANYTHING!
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(1976 cpe). OMG what a day! undertaking new U joints and shocks.
35 years of rust frozen fastenings! The outer U joint bolts are frozen SOLID. I've been whacking them with PBB for about three weeks, today I went to try and loosen things up.
I think I got two, maybe three, of the 8 bolts broken loose. Ya know, they ain't REALLY 5/8s, they're pretty close but that don't cut it when you're snortin' on the end of a 30" Johnson bar.
The shoulders have started to cave in! NOW WHAT?
If anyone has suggestions or reference to a thread I'd sure appreciate it. Flames are absolutely out of the question. The fellow that owns the shop made it very clear he doesn't want ANY fire used in the shop.
So, grinder, sawsall? ANYTHING!
35 years of rust frozen fastenings! The outer U joint bolts are frozen SOLID. I've been whacking them with PBB for about three weeks, today I went to try and loosen things up.
I think I got two, maybe three, of the 8 bolts broken loose. Ya know, they ain't REALLY 5/8s, they're pretty close but that don't cut it when you're snortin' on the end of a 30" Johnson bar.
The shoulders have started to cave in! NOW WHAT?
If anyone has suggestions or reference to a thread I'd sure appreciate it. Flames are absolutely out of the question. The fellow that owns the shop made it very clear he doesn't want ANY fire used in the shop.
So, grinder, sawsall? ANYTHING!
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thanks mako
I'll try and borrow a GOOD impact. Mine is a low budget special, not a lot of snort. I'll let you how it goes.
At this point I don't have much to loose!
At this point I don't have much to loose!
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Well, I borrowed a MagnaHeater. It is a magnetic field generator that creates some crazy heat.
You hold the rubber insulated paddle against the piece you want to heat and let it do its thing.
CAUTION: Do not use near any persons with metal implants of any kind or pace makers. Remove all jewelry. Wear clothing with plastic zippers and buttons only.
Sounds like Twilight Zone
You hold the rubber insulated paddle against the piece you want to heat and let it do its thing.
CAUTION: Do not use near any persons with metal implants of any kind or pace makers. Remove all jewelry. Wear clothing with plastic zippers and buttons only.
Sounds like Twilight Zone
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I guess you shouldn't hold this Magnaheater between your knees.
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Well I figured out to upload photos, so is the situation after I fubar'd.
Here is the situation after I figured out how to deal with it.
The day wasn't a write off, I got the new shock installed. The bottom bushing is real bear!
Here is the situation after I figured out how to deal with it.
The day wasn't a write off, I got the new shock installed. The bottom bushing is real bear!
