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Re: [Oletrucks] [Old_ChevroletGMCTrucks] Tie Rod End Replacement

To: "Kent S. Butler" <kent_butler@sbcglobal.net>
Subject: Re: [Oletrucks] [Old_ChevroletGMCTrucks] Tie Rod End Replacement
From: Gale Gorman <gale_gorman@mac.com>
Date: Wed, 05 Jan 2011 21:49:58 -0600
>>On Jan 5, 2011, at 7:52 PM, Kent S. Butler wrote:

Gale:
 
Thanks for the idea.  However, I thought that you should not apply extreme heat 
to steering components.
 
Kent S Butler
'56 Chevy 3100
Houston, TX

From: Gale Gorman <gale_gorman@mac.com>
To: Old_ChevroletGMCTrucks@yahoogroups.com
Cc: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com; oletrucks <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Mon, January 3, 2011 9:29:33 PM
Subject: Re: [Oletrucks] [Old_ChevroletGMCTrucks] Tie Rod End Replacement

On Jan 3, 2011, at 9:08 PM, Kent S. Butler wrote:


Fellow Ole Truckers:

I am getting ready to start the process of work on the front end of my '56 
Chevy 3100.  One item of attention, is the tie rod and ends.  I will be 
replacing with the new style tie rod ends.  I have read the various tech 
articles and it seems pretty straight forward.  Grind off the peening, drill 
hole in center and drive out old ball stud.  Will see how easy or hard it 
really is.

Just seeking any do's / dont's or tips on the process before I dive into it.

Thanks again for any input.


Kent S Butler
'56 Chevy 3100
Houston, TX

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Heat will make the job much easier. Heat the part with the hole in it, not the 
ball. Then be prepared to smack it and it should pop right out. No need to 
drill the hole if you do this. The object of the hole is to keep the tapered 
part from swelling while you beat on it. If you apply plenty of heat 
(oxygen/acetylene torch) to the part with the tapered hole, the ball will pop 
out with one good lick.

I did this years ago. My current truck ('54 3100) still has the original joints 
and I'm OK with that.

Gale Gorman
Houston
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The parts are not hardened steel, they wear like anything else. No harm will 
come from heat or welding.
 
Gale Gorman
Houston
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