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1. Stuck Tie Rod End Nut (score: 1)
Author: BobMGT@aol.com
Date: Thu, 16 Oct 1997 00:03:10 -0400 (EDT)
Just discovered a tear in one of the B's steering rack boots. Of course I don't want to drive with this, and I already had a spare set, so out came the wrenches. Well the side with the tear has a stu
/html/mgs/1997-10/msg01001.html (8,251 bytes)

2. Re: Stuck Tie Rod End Nut (score: 1)
Author: Robert Allen <boballen@sky.net>
Date: Thu, 16 Oct 1997 09:09:17 -0500
Yup. First make sure you can acquire a new jam nut. I was just about to reccomend for you to go out and buy a nut splitter and then it ocurrs to me that those tools expect you to get the tool all aro
/html/mgs/1997-10/msg01035.html (8,603 bytes)

3. Re: Stuck Tie Rod End Nut (score: 1)
Author: "A. B. Bonds" <ab@vuse.vanderbilt.edu>
Date: 16 Oct 1997 10:37:08 -0500
Actually, JC Whitney sells a nice nut splitter that requires access only to one side. I use it all the time. I was just thinking about Ray last night. I really miss him. DREMEL!!!!! A. B. Bonds
/html/mgs/1997-10/msg01047.html (8,275 bytes)

4. Re: Stuck Tie Rod End Nut (score: 1)
Author: Art Pfenninger <ch155@FreeNet.Buffalo.EDU>
Date: Thu, 16 Oct 1997 12:38:16 -0400 (EDT)
Yes they share the same lube. To get the nut loose heat it with a propane torch. Another solution is the same as you might use to get the ball joint off. Put a hammer on one side of the nut and strik
/html/mgs/1997-10/msg01055.html (8,996 bytes)

5. Re: Stuck Tie Rod End Nut (score: 1)
Author: Carol <car@texas.net>
Date: Thu, 16 Oct 1997 12:04:13 -0500
How about some "blue wrench" lessons? When I was disassembling the headlight assemblies for replacement I could have used a torch or some kind of bfh, but I needed the nut and bolt for reuse (it was
/html/mgs/1997-10/msg01059.html (9,713 bytes)

6. Re: Stuck Tie Rod End Nut (score: 1)
Author: Chad Cooper <mgb72@airmail.net>
Date: Thu, 16 Oct 1997 18:21:58 -0500
Don't forget that the nut on one side is reverse threaded, don't remember which side but just wanted let you know in case you didn't. Chad '72 B Daily Driver
/html/mgs/1997-10/msg01108.html (8,873 bytes)

7. Re: Stuck Tie Rod End Nut (score: 1)
Author: mmcewen@gpu.srv.ualberta.ca (John McEwen)
Date: Thu, 16 Oct 1997 11:35:18 -0500
Hi Carol: To do the job right you need an oxyacetylene torch. This isn't your usual household item but they are available used quite cheaply. You should try to get a small, light-duty set with a coup
/html/mgs/1997-10/msg01131.html (11,229 bytes)

8. Re: Stuck Tie Rod End Nut (score: 1)
Author: "Vince J. Pujalte" <pujalte@stic.net>
Date: Fri, 17 Oct 1997 01:50:09 -0700
A.B., I know what you mean about missing Ray Gibbons. I miss him, too :(. God Bless, -Vince San Antonio
/html/mgs/1997-10/msg01142.html (7,496 bytes)

9. RE: Stuck Tie Rod End Nut (score: 1)
Author: "REICHLE, CHRISTOPHER" <CREICHLE@nsc.msmail.miami.edu>
Date: Fri, 17 Oct 1997 10:56:00 -0700 (PDT)
Butane torche or two propane on full blast to heat it up as quickly as possible, penetrating oiul before and after heating watch out for fire... this will usially get it off if not. Get die grinder,
/html/mgs/1997-10/msg01166.html (9,392 bytes)

10. Re: Stuck Tie Rod End Nut (score: 1)
Author: "REICHLE, CHRISTOPHER" <CREICHLE@nsc.msmail.miami.edu>
Date: Fri, 17 Oct 1997 11:28:00 -0700 (PDT)
I don't believe that this is true... On another note... if you think that getting the nut off is the only problem wait untill you try to twist off a tierod end that has about 4 times more rusted thre
/html/mgs/1997-10/msg01170.html (9,376 bytes)

11. Re: Stuck Tie Rod End Nut (score: 1)
Author: Art Pfenninger <ch155@FreeNet.Buffalo.EDU>
Date: Fri, 17 Oct 1997 12:22:25 -0400 (EDT)
You can get into the torch generation for under 30 dollars. Although propane will work it may take an hour to do the job. Potatoes can be done in 2 minutes. Start by getting a Mapp torch and Mapp gas
/html/mgs/1997-10/msg01176.html (10,976 bytes)


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