Dan,
They are standard thread, but you can wire-brush away dirt and paint
to confirm that and to clean the area so penetrant can get into the
threads better. Lock nuts can really lock over time. You use penetrant,
perhaps with a very little heat from a torch, tapping, and a long wrench
to release the nuts.
Bob
On Tue, 11 Jul 2006 09:09:18 -0500 "RD Williford"
<dan_mgs@verizonmail.com> writes:
> Am changing the tie rod ends and rack boots on my 71 BGT. The tie
> rods have been on this car for a long time and the lock nuts are
> proving difficult to remove...
>
> Are the threads on the tie rod (track rod) ends standard (i.e.
> right=tight) or reversed?
>
> Thanks-
> Dan
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