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Offline burbboysgc

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Question about rear differential
« on: February 04, 2011, 09:01:26 pm »
 I have a 14bolt F.F. rear. My problem is my gear oil filler bolt is stuck. I have used penetrating oil, and have still have broken 2 ratchets, and a breaker bar. Is it possible to put gear oil in the spot where the breather hose connects at the top of the housing?
1987 C20 3/4 suburban 454 tbi th 400/2wd - 1985 C10 short bed 305/350 turbo 2wd
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Offline 1980c10

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Re: Question about rear differential
« Reply #1 on: February 04, 2011, 09:11:09 pm »
I would keep trying, get a quality breaker bar with a warranty. maybe you can use an impact wrench.

Offline Psycho71

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Re: Question about rear differential
« Reply #2 on: February 04, 2011, 09:31:15 pm »
Maybe apply a "little" heat to the surrounding area?
There are two tools needed, duct tape and WD40. If it moves and shouldn't, use the duct tape. If it doesn't move and should, use the WD 40.

Offline jthomas12287

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Re: Question about rear differential
« Reply #3 on: February 04, 2011, 10:06:42 pm »
heat it up and touch a wax candle too it. the heat lets the wax get into the threads and let them slide past each other as long as they are pipe thread

Offline burbboysgc

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Re: Question about rear differential
« Reply #4 on: February 05, 2011, 01:01:20 pm »
Thanks,for the advice. I persuaded it to come out with a couple whacks with a 3lb hammer and some Pb blaster. ;D
1987 C20 3/4 suburban 454 tbi th 400/2wd - 1985 C10 short bed 305/350 turbo 2wd
1979 swb Custom Deluxe 2wd roller

Offline bake74

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Re: Question about rear differential
« Reply #5 on: February 06, 2011, 10:04:22 pm »
     They make a product called "freeze" it is in a areasol can that looks like wd40 or pb brake.  If you first use that, then heat it, most always you can get rusted things apart.  I use it at work all the time with much success.
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