Front End
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Front End
The bolts on the sheet metal on the front end is rusted and I cant seem to get them to budge with a ratchet and pliers. Any suggestions as to how I can get em out?
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Re: Front End
Penetrating oil and heat. If that does not work, impact wrench. Last resort, sizzling blue wrench (cutting torch).
You will get them out. And use a box wrench, not pliers.
You will get them out. And use a box wrench, not pliers.
If I didn't build it, it ain't mine.
1949 Dodge B1B-108; 1969 D100-128; 72 Super Beetle; and a bunch of others...
1949 Dodge B1B-108; 1969 D100-128; 72 Super Beetle; and a bunch of others...
Re: Front End
Are you using a six point socket?65Shoptruck6 wrote:The bolts on the sheet metal on the front end is rusted and I cant seem to get them to budge with a ratchet and pliers. Any suggestions as to how I can get em out?
John
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Re: Front End
actually based on your question , i am thinking you need to get a propane torch , heat the nut not the bolt use or penetrating fluid, a socket with less points will give you a better grip or a box end wrench, if it does not brake loose twist the bold right off the nut. I'll be doing the same soon , i got lotsa rust , in fact i dont know if the truck is red or rust
Re: Front End
Another suggestion.....65Shoptruck6 wrote:The bolts on the sheet metal on the front end is rusted and I cant seem to get them to budge with a ratchet and pliers. Any suggestions as to how I can get em out?
Tell us exactly which bolts you're having problems with.
It might lead to a few more suggestions from members.
John
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Re: Front End
If you can get to the threads heat them enough to melt candle wax. The wax will suck into the threads and many times you can unscrew the nut pretty easy. Doesn't work every time, first time, but often enough it is my choice in a situation like this if you can do it.
RR
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AA OD/SM465/205
PTO winch
4.10 powerlock
8R19.5 tires
Vancouver, WA
'67 W200/450 CID
AA OD/SM465/205
PTO winch
4.10 powerlock
8R19.5 tires