PB Blaster or a torch.
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Originally posted by dustoffer View PostKroil---gunsmiths use it to free frozen parts--
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Originally posted by Tex_Cattleman View PostI'm intrigued. The squeaking of all my gates has always driven me nuts. Tell me more about how to do this.
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Take your time, and you can drill the outer sleeve, then I would weld on a nut for the depth(already tapped to accept the zerk) and then you're ready to grease your gate hinges.
These will work with a ¼ x28 nut. Just weld that over the hole you drill, and add grease at your leisure. It won't be a perfect fit, but good enough to add some grease for keeping a gate from squeaking.
Just a few seconds with a torch should loosen those hinges. A little tapping with a hammer will expedite things.
Several of the penetrants listed above are also very effective (I'm fond of PB Blaster)
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Originally posted by Gummi Bear View PostTake your time, and you can drill the outer sleeve, then I would weld on a nut for the depth(already tapped to accept the zerk) and then you're ready to grease your gate hinges.
These will work with a ¼ x28 nut. Just weld that over the hole you drill, and add grease at your leisure. It won't be a perfect fit, but good enough to add some grease for keeping a gate from squeaking.
Just a few seconds with a torch should loosen those hinges. A little tapping with a hammer will expedite things.
Several of the penetrants listed above are also very effective (I'm fond of PB Blaster)
All of this is good info!
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Originally posted by doright View PostI've had good luck with running water. Let the water run on it while trying to work it free
Whatever you do you’re gonna need heat. Then some sort of heavy oil that will penetrate and stay lubed. Grease zerk is a wise recommendation
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I’d put penetrating oil and let it soak. Then I’d put a hydraulic jack under the vertical pipe with the hinge and slowly try and break the rust. Last resort would be a torch - I’m always hesitant to put very much heat in fear of warping something. But then again, the jack could bend something too.
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It's a lot easier to drill and tap for the zerk fitting before the gate is installed. But you can still do it. I'd use a bottoming tap. You won't get much thread engagement with a tapered tap.
I suppose it wouldn't hurt anything drilling and tapping through both pipes. Just as long as the zerk fitting threads don't go past the first pipe.
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