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08-30-2015, 09:45 PM | #21 |
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Re: Ideas for a spinning lug nut in a wire wheel
Just weld the back of the new stud Ted
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Re: Ideas for a spinning lug nut in a wire wheel
Sounds like a job for the fire dragon. Heat that acorn red hot, and blow it out.
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08-31-2015, 07:42 AM | #23 |
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Re: Ideas for a spinning lug nut in a wire wheel
2X for the Dremel, especially with the cable-driven "dentist drill" extension.
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08-31-2015, 08:25 AM | #24 |
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Re: Ideas for a spinning lug nut in a wire wheel
You can use the 3" cut-off wheel you mentioned to grind a flat spot on the end of the acorn nut and center punch it so the drill doesn't walk around. Then do what Mart suggested and drill it starting with maybe a 1/8". Try and hold the nut flats with a wrench because as the drills get larger, they are more likely grab and spin the stud introducing mayhem and cursing.
The other ideas will work too but the nice thing about using a drill as opposed to the other methods is it is precise and less likely to cause collateral damage, in my experience. |
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Re: Ideas for a spinning lug nut in a wire wheel
I have a long nose pneumatic die grinder that might work to cut a lug off without cutting a spoke but a person would have to use one with a small diameter cutting wheel. I also have a very handy hand operated pneumatic belt grinder with 3/4" sanding belts that would slowly grind away the lug using fast cut belts. The choices you have are limited. You might try to set up a large wheel puller that works off three lugs to pull the wheel from the axle as a unit. If it is stuck on there too well then that might be a tough job. The smoke wrench will likely ruin the paint but it is a last resort when all else fails. There are some heat absorbing putties that could be packed around it to protect as much as possible.
FoMoCo swaged the lug studs on early Fords for a good reason to prevent this type of thing from happening but folks who install replacements don't always have to tools to do a proper job. |
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08-31-2015, 11:29 AM | #28 |
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Follow the old doctor's oath: "First, do no harm!" One slip of the grinder and there goes a spoke! Then there's Murphy's Law, subsection A: "If anything can go wrong, it will." I think the idea of loosening the axle nut is the next step. First, loosen the nut, get a can of 134A refrigerant, and douse the hub, getting it good and cold. Let the temperatures come back to normal and go for a drive. Tell the owner you're not going 70 MPH on the freeway, just zig-zagging down the street at 5-10 MPH. When/if it pops loose, gently snug up the nut and head home. No harm done! Lots easier to fight it on the bench anyway!
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Concerning removing the drum and wheel as one, if the hubcaps are repo's you're out ten or twelve bucks to go thru it. Plus shipping of course. |
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09-01-2015, 12:14 AM | #30 |
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OK, forget 134A. Use liquid propane. I believe it boils at about the same temperature. Just more hassle to rig a dispenser from a hand held torch (like Bernz-o-matic) plus do it out in the open with no flame nearby.
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Dremel is the way to go on this one ...gonna need LOTSA little cut off wheels.....I double them up on tough stuff like this..... use masking tape to protect the paint and that stud will be history.
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PAY ATTENTION! Below is the punishment the EPA can fine you for releasing R134 (refrigerant) into the atmosphere Penalty for Licensed AC tech releasing R134 into air: "The fine for releasing refrigerant into the atmosphere can be a fine up to $27,500 per day per violation. The EPA can also award up to $10,000 to the person who notified them of the violation if the person releasing the refrigerant is convicted." |
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Among other things, I still hold that green license. Plus, I DID pay attention to what it said above. That being cleared-up, do YOU wanna chance lawyer'n-up and convincing the "nice, friendly and understanding" folks at the EPA and the DOJ that your little mistake doesn't count 'cuz you're just an old car guy and NOT a "licensed" pro? GO for it! DD
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Ok, guys, this pissing contest is getting tiresome.
One thing I might try before getting too mediaevel on it would be to (if access could be got to do it) grind a slot in the end of the stud and try and hold the stud with a big screwdriver and crack the nut loose. When I say stud, I may Mean bolt. Not sure of the USA parlance. Failing that I would proceed as mentioned, simply drilling it out until the nut falls off. You have the best access end on to the stud. It would have been off by now if it were in my garage. You only need a way to do it that will work. It doesn't have to be the very best way, just one way that will get 'er done. Mart. |
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Re: Ideas for a spinning lug nut in a wire wheel
Get a axle knocker nut and replace the castle nut. Then jack the oposite side of the rear end up and go back and whack that axle knocker, that will bring the hub loose.
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