Gransport track rod end change

[Hexadex]

The lock nut on the track rod end seems to be seized on. I’ve tried wd40 and heat to alleviate problem. What I’m asking is it’s not a left hand thread is it? Or have I just got to persevere?
Thanks

 

[2b1ask1]

Simple question, can you see any spare thread behind it? Left hand thread look quite odd as it is so rarely seen.


Additionally left hand bolts and nuts often have a groove cut in the middle of the shoulders.

 

[Zep]

No, it isn’t I’m afraid.

 

[Hexadex]

No I didn’t think so, ah well I suppose if lock nuts are available I could cut of the old one and change it.
Thanks

 

[conaero]

Bit of heat should do it.

 

[TimR]

You can get the whole rod out of the rack, and do it on the bench...which might be easier...?

 

[Zep]

No I didn’t think so, ah well I suppose if lock nuts are available I could cut of the old one and change it.
Thanks

It is an M14 x 1.5 thread, so you can probably get a replacement bolt. But as Matt says, some heat and force should sort it. Without wishing to teach granny to suck eggs, leave the rod end in the hub to hold it in place while you lean on the nut.

 

[conaero]

You can get the whole rod out of the rack, and do it on the bench...which might be easier...?

Indeed, you will need a pair of parrot nose pliers. Never heard of these before but having been in a workshop environment for a year now these things are “get out of jail” items.

Once they grip they don’t let go.

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They are perfect for inner steering rod joints and also things like hex manifold studs. Instead of using the inner hex which will round out, tackle them from the outside with the parrot nose pliers.

The other invaluable tool is an impact driver.

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[Zep]

I think we should have a Tool Corner thread where everyone shares their favourite workshop tools. But I suspect I’m on my own.

In the mean time I have ordered some parrot nose pliers!

 

[conaero]

Was thinking the same Zep.

#needlessmanspending

 

[Zep]

I’m going to do it. And **** the fact that everyone else will be bored by it!

 

[philw696]

I’m going to do it. And **** the fact that everyone else will be bored by it!

Not me as tools have been my Best friends my whole life

 

[lozcb]

I think we should have a Tool Corner thread where everyone shares their favourite workshop tools. But I suspect I’m on my own.

In the mean time I have ordered some parrot nose pliers!

The locking ones were called mole grips ( various head applications) in my day , the manual kind were called gas pliers of which the best type were always Knippex , never thought of them as shaped like a parrot lol

 

[TimR]

Thats not my understanding of 'mole grips' today although Im happy to be wrong...It happens !! I certainly recognise 'gas pliers' as the name....
Moleys are an adjustable on a threaded bar, spring locked clamp..I guess they work similar.
Mole grips maybe a tradename? All sorts of applications and weird shapes and sizes, t accommodate the welder in you, and compliment your magnets...!@

I couldnt workout how my track rod end was on the limit and I was only just pointing in the right direction. I had replaced the rod ends and my bucket maths and geometry was sketchy enough to make me quite confused. Then I saw @Chris155 thread and there it was...the simple answer !

 

[Hexadex]

Found these in the tool cabinet along with a couple of pairs of Stilson adjustable wrenches

 

[TimR]

Oh..thats right. Stilson!

 

[lozcb]

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Found these in the tool cabinet along with a couple of pairs of Stilson adjustable wrenches

We really ought to be mentioning here ( that these kind of serrated pressure gripping) tools are last resort tools and shouldnt be an every day go to on the advanced Italian engineered machines, they have a tendency to chew up what ever they are gripping .

 

[Hexadex]

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Found these in the tool cabinet along with a couple of pairs of Stilson adjustable wrenches

 

[Hexadex]

We really ought to be mentioning here ( that these kind of serrated pressure gripping) tools are last resort tools and shouldnt be an every day go to on the advanced Italian engineered machines, they have a tendency to chew up what ever they are gripping .

Eureka! Warmed it up until smoking and the nut yielded, didn’t need the gripper tools in the end. Thanks for everyone’s input.

 

[TimR]

We really ought to be mentioning here ( that these kind of serrated pressure gripping) tools are last resort tools and shouldnt be an every day go to on the advanced Italian engineered machines, they have a tendency to chew up what ever they are gripping .

Oh , lighten up man..
We're all about hitting sh1t...with a hammer, with two hammers, or even a hammer and an impact driver ! And if that don't work...get your gas axe out and nuke it...!
Where's ya bin ?