Dare I say heat it up with a torche? Works great on rusted stuff. I don't
know what the adverse affects might be on a diff. Standard disclaimer
applies... I was really reaching for this one.
Chris
On Mon, 21 Aug 1995, Russ Wilson wrote:
> Has anyone ever been able to remove the large nut securing the pinion shaft
> on an early B differential?
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> I tried my usual last-resort impact wrench (clobbering the handle of a 1/2"
> breaker-bar with a length of 2x4 lumber) and succeeded only in turning the
> rear wheels a little - with the hand brake fully engaged (I resisted the
> strong urge to stick a long pipe through the spokes of both wheels to lock
> them).
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> Admittedly, it was hard to get a good swing with the axle on the car and
> the car up on jack stands. The only other thing I can think of doing is
> removing the axle (thereby enlarging the batter's box substantially) and
> locking the brakes with the adjusting nut. Any better suggestions out
> there?
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> (It is a right-hand thread, isn't it?)
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> Russ (I'll take my Louisville Slugger over your pneumatic wrench) Wilson
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