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stuck axle clamp bolts
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big_red_man
11-16-2016 18:27:49
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I want to replace the (leaking) seals on my Farmall 460 axles. I'm trying to remove the wheels. First one, with a five foot cheater, I was able to loosen the inside two stud bolts. I can't budge the two outside ones. Ideas? Thanks, kelly
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caterpillar guy
11-21-2016 01:54:41
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Re: stuck axle clamp bolts in reply to big_red_man, 11-16-2016 18:27:49
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You only used 5 Ft. I have used more like 7 and then might use 2 of us on that. Or went to the 1 inch air wrench.
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504
11-17-2016 18:33:54
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Re: stuck axle clamp bolts in reply to big_red_man, 11-16-2016 18:27:49
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Put a rose bud tip on the torch, and they will come loose.(BTW, if you have never used a rose bud tip, you do not know the time and gas you can save.)
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sde
11-17-2016 16:21:09
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Re: stuck axle clamp bolts in reply to big_red_man, 11-16-2016 18:27:49
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My understanding is that just heat will not get it to break loose. First you heat it and then you cool the bolt head with a wet rag. Although it is not the head that is tight, it is the thread and so you may need to improvise. I loosen a brake bleeder by heating it first and then cooling it. With just heat, it did not come loose.
SDE
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Ellis Kinney
11-17-2016 12:53:13
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Re: stuck axle clamp bolts in reply to big_red_man, 11-16-2016 18:27:49
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Clean around the bolts with a wire wheel. Heat the bolts with a torch. Let cool a little until you can melt candle wax without burning it. Melt it around the head of the bolt. Unbolt. Ellis
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WESnIL
11-17-2016 03:40:12
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Re: stuck axle clamp bolts in reply to big_red_man, 11-16-2016 18:27:49
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Patience (and lots of it), your favorite penetrating oil (or combinations thereof), and heat. I have taken apart many an implement for restoration and generally start the penetrating oil applications days or even weeks before dis-assembly starts. In the final stages heat will be your best friend. Even if you only get the nuts to turn a little bit ideally then the penetrating oil has a new area on. Some people prefer to use heat first. That works too.
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fbh44
11-17-2016 00:29:51
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Re: stuck axle clamp bolts in reply to big_red_man, 11-16-2016 18:27:49
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What's worked for me is CONTINUOUS torque, and PB Blaster, and then heat as I can get it applied. I mean really torqued and left torqued for day after day. Not just try it and go away.
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jeffcat
11-16-2016 19:19:30
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Re: stuck axle clamp bolts in reply to big_red_man, 11-16-2016 18:27:49
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Yup, tell him how blasted much heat he will need! HOT Baby!
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FastFarmall
11-16-2016 18:44:59
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Re: stuck axle clamp bolts in reply to big_red_man, 11-16-2016 18:27:49
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Put the torch to it, get it red hot!
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