RUSTED SOLID? Give this a try (might work on suspension pivo

Mean Green · Post by **Mean Green** » Wed Apr 01, 2009 9:12 am

Hey guys,
I was just reading up on sleds and such and came across this handy little technique. It involves using melted wax on rusted (or corroded) bolts or anything else that is stuck. I've been wrenching forever and have never heard anything like this. Everyone on this guys thread swears by it, and I thought immediately that if I had only known of this when I had one of my LF suspensions apart, how I would have loved to have tried this. Please read here....

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/parts-repairs/97738-wax-used-rusted-parts.html

Tracy

ChickenRat · Post by **ChickenRat** » Wed Apr 01, 2009 9:26 am

Can't tell you how many times I've had issues with rust. I'll have to give this a try.

Robb

River Rat · Post by **River Rat** » Wed Apr 01, 2009 9:57 am

Leebird from this site has told me of this,but I have not had the chance to use it.. I have a cyl rusted to the bolt on a kawi 440 motor..I will give this a try.. He also told me that he uses lye that will do the trick also...

Frankie

wycrumb · Post by **wycrumb** » Wed Apr 01, 2009 10:14 am

I am going to remember this one! Maybe this should be moved to the Pinned "Tools and Techniques" section?

R Rimko · Post by **R Rimko** » Wed Apr 01, 2009 10:46 am

HI I have also used this fore years . I always use the cheap toilet seal rings . Also use it fore lube on Trailer or fence latches.Just heat up melt wax on /no mess water proof.

Will_jdx · Post by **Will_jdx** » Wed Apr 01, 2009 5:12 pm

I have used the wax for years. Wrenching on 50-70 year old tractors you pick up on that stuff. The lye works too. Use oven cleaner, which is really just lye. BUT!!! remember, lye and aluminum DON'T mix!!!!! Another trick, when working with the old tractor manifolds, put stainless nuts on the studs, they don't rust.

Will

Liquifire 4/6 · Post by **Liquifire 4/6** » Wed Apr 01, 2009 7:37 pm

This sounds fascinating and I can't wait to give it a whirl. Never in my entire life, have I ever so much looked forward to another rusty stuck bolt incident.

Mean Green · Post by **Mean Green** » Wed Apr 01, 2009 11:48 pm

I know!!! I have an old Indy that needs skis and the bolts are stuck in the bushings....I am going to get to it this weekend as I've pounded, heated PB Blasted em all without any luck without damaging the bushings. Now I'm looking forward to it and will post some pics if it works!

Tracy

Mr. Deere · Post by **Mr. Deere** » Thu Apr 02, 2009 5:46 pm

How could I use this on my Aluminum X shafts on the LIQ?? You think letting it run into the bushings would free it up???

Will_jdx · Post by **Will_jdx** » Thu Apr 02, 2009 5:50 pm

Mr. Deere wrote:How could I use this on my Aluminum X shafts on the LIQ?? You think letting it run into the bushings would free it up???

Heat up the parts you want to lubricate. While hot, put the wax against the parts you want waxed. The heat will melt and draw the wax in. It should free it up.

Will

Mr. Deere · Post by **Mr. Deere** » Thu Apr 02, 2009 7:28 pm

I will have to try this. Thanks a lot.