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Is there a better lubricant than WD-40?

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Joe M.

12-15-2002 12:24:57




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Still working on JD H stuck brake pedals without much success. Have tried most everything that I can think of--except using a cutting torch. Thanks in advance.




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Donny-B

12-17-2002 15:08:41




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 Re: Is there a better lubricant than WD-40? in reply to Joe M., 12-15-2002 12:24:57  
I use PB Blaster and the tap tap method. Spray the bolt you want to remove and then tap it a couple of times with a hammer. Let it set for a day then repeat. Also you can spray it with BP and then try tightening the bolt first then remove. Both proceedures help to break rust loose.



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Dan in Pa

12-15-2002 17:35:29




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 Re: Is there a better lubricant than WD-40? in reply to Joe M., 12-15-2002 12:24:57  
I really like PB-Blaster myself. But I think in a lot of cases when things are really seized up, you have just got to be patient, and let the oil penetrate.For instance I have changed a lot of manifolds using PB ,spraying them up every other night for up to 2wks or more and have had amazing results with out even using any heat.



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Gary in TX

12-15-2002 15:21:51




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 Re: Is there a better lubricant than WD-40? in reply to Joe M., 12-15-2002 12:24:57  
Joe,
I fiddled with my H a little today spraying here and there with PB Blaster. My brake pedals were froze and I sprayed some of that on there and I can move them again. I wasn't trying to pull the pedals off now, just get them to where they would move as if you were using them. I am very impressed with the Blaster, costs quite a bit more but it is pretty good stuff. I'll always keep WD or equivilant on hand too though.

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Clooney

12-15-2002 13:37:41




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 Re: Is there a better lubricant than WD-40? in reply to Joe M., 12-15-2002 12:24:57  
Joe, just using penetrating oil [Franks suggestion is probably the best of the snake oils] probably won't free those "H" brake pedal pivot shafts up. The best way is to pull the axle housings, but without pulling the housings they can [usually] be freed up with some work by a combination of heat, penetrating oil & a soft hammer. Loosen the pedal nut until it is even with the end of the threads, then heat the pivot shaft boss with a torch, then soak with penetrant & strike the nut towards the axle housing with a soft hammer, or brass drift & regular hammer [if the pedal comes loose, remove it & reinstall the nut]. Once the pivot shaft moves in slightly use a stack of washers, piece of pipe, or the pedal, then use the nut to pull it back out. You can safely drive the pivot shaft in about 3/8" or so without anything coming loose inside. Once it starts to move, & if the pedal is removed, use a piece of pipe or washers to limit the inward travel to 3/8" or less when striking the pedal pivot shaft. Also be careful not to let the pivot spin towards the rear too far or there is a chance the cam pin can fall out inside. Be careful not the damage the pivot threads & use a soft hammer or brass drift & plenty of heat.

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Mike Aylward

12-15-2002 13:36:12




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 Re: Is there a better lubricant than WD-40? in reply to Joe M., 12-15-2002 12:24:57  
Joe, this question gets bantered about every once in awhile but my favorite is Kroil. I have had much better luck with it than the Blaster, which I have tried. Also, I recently ran out of Kroil and had to have some penetrating oil quickly and was at my local John Deere dealer and took home some of the JD penetrating oil and am very impressed with it. I am starting to keep it around now but will probably order some more Kroil one of these days. The answer to your question "is there anything better?" is yes- most anything else..:-) Hope this helps. Mike

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F-I-T

12-15-2002 12:50:28




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 Re: Is there a better lubricant than WD-40? in reply to Joe M., 12-15-2002 12:24:57  
Joe:

I like PB-Blaster. I found it at my dealer, but most Auto parts stores should carry it.

Frank-in-Tallahassee
70D // 855



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earlschieb

12-15-2002 13:36:02




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 Re: Re: Is there a better lubricant than WD-40? in reply to F-I-T, 12-15-2002 12:50:28  
You can also buy it at most Wal-Marts.



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