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paul

12-21-2002 21:47:05




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Hi,
I have an IH 574 and am changing the wheel spacing. I am having one helluva time getting any movement on the tie rods--have tried weeks of penetrating oil and heat from a MAPP gas torch. I completely removed the tie rods from the tractor and am looking for suggestions on how to free up them up.

The boots are shot on the tie rods--I plan to replace them if I can find them, is it too late to save the joints? They move ok but are a bit sticky.

Also, the spindle housing on one side broke clean off while I was trying to get the knuckle off, not sure how that happened as I was tapping the knuckle and was nowhere near the spindle housing when it broke. Any suggesions on welding this?

Thanks for any help!

Paul

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chris

12-22-2002 20:39:55




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 Re: stuck tie rods in reply to paul, 12-21-2002 21:47:05  
I've always left the rods on the tractor and used a portapower to push them apart. Thats if you have the sliding adjustment and not the screw type. Once they move then slide the axle/spindle assembly back so that the tire is straight ahead again and use porta again otherwise the spindle arm turns and you have nothing to push against. chris



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RickB.

12-22-2002 03:47:27




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 Re: stuck tie rods in reply to paul, 12-21-2002 21:47:05  
Set the outer sleeve part of the assembly on an anvil where the inner part is stuck to it. Using a BFH or a small sledge, beat the snot out of the outer sleeve making sure the inner part extends into any area you hit. Breaks the rust bond and slightly expands the outer sleeve. 98% successful.



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TimC

12-24-2002 19:46:34




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 Re: Re: stuck tie rods in reply to RickB., 12-22-2002 03:47:27  
Without using heat, that has always been the best way to get threaded parts to move again. It help the oposing part find their threads again and works almost all the time.

Where most people go wrong is when they can't get to an anvil. They don't tend to use a heavy enough back stop so the part is just bouncing around while they sweat and strain and bust knuckles.



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Slowpoke

12-21-2002 23:52:08




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 Re: stuck tie rods in reply to paul, 12-21-2002 21:47:05  
Would it do any good to put the assembly in the freezer overnight, then hold the solid end in a vice while heating the sleeve and trying to turn it?
New tie rod ends are difficult to move by hand as they are very tight. Is that what you mean by 'sticking'?
New rubber dust covers are available at my local auto supply, cost about $4.50 each. I found urethane dust boots at a 'perfomance auto parts' store for about $3.50 for a two pack, and they were available in 4 sizes. Hope this helps.

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Slowpoke

12-21-2002 23:50:45




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 Re: stuck tie rods in reply to paul, 12-21-2002 21:47:05  
Would it do any good to put the assembly in the freezer overnight, then hold the solid end in a vice while heating the sleeve and trying to turn it?
New tie rod ends are difficult to move by hand as they are very tight. Is that what you mean by 'sticking'?
New rubber dust covers are available at my local auto supply, cost about $4.50 each. I found urethane dust boots at a 'perfomance auto parts' store for about $3.50 for a two pack, and they were available in 4 sizes. Hope this helps.

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