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OD install hit a snag....

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by JhnBrackett, Feb 11, 2008.

  1. Feb 11, 2008
    JhnBrackett

    JhnBrackett Race Engimuneer

    Lakewood, CO
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    Got the OD assembled, just can't get the nut off the back of the transfer case's main shaft. The transfer case was rebuilt 2-3 years ago, looks good as new on the inside. Anyone have some hints on what to do here? I've used a 1.5' breaker bar on it, but it hasn't moved after SEVERAL hours. I'm afraid a longer breaker bar will just slip off and round out the nut.
     
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    Vanguard

    Vanguard Take Off! Staff Member

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    Do you have an impact wrench handy?
     
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    steveracer67

    steveracer67 New Member

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    Yes for sure it will take an impact too get that off. You can also use a small propane torch to warm the nut a little bit, emphasis on the little bit.
     
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    bkap

    bkap Gone, but not long gone.

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    :iagree: That's how I got mine off.
     
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    WYOMIKE

    WYOMIKE Oct 1971 pic

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    The spec. for installing that nut is 130-170ft lbs, so it will probably take more then that to get it off:shock:
    Luck
    Mike
     
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    JhnBrackett

    JhnBrackett Race Engimuneer

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    No impact wrench, looks like gotta order one. Hopefully my lil air compressor can handle it. Thanks everyone!
     
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    w3srl

    w3srl All-around swell dude Staff Member

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    Mebbe borrow a 3/4" drive socket set and a piece of pipe?

    As easy as that nut is to to get to, it might be worth driving the Jeep to a shop and ask the nice man for 3 minutes of his time with his zip-gun. Cold beer often works as a subtle bribe! :D
     
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    sammy

    sammy Coca-Cola?

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    Now, I hate to be "that guy" but does yours have the cotter pin? and did you remove it if so?
     
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    1960willyscj5

    1960willyscj5 Well-Known Member

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    Posimoto

    Posimoto Hopeless JEEP Addict

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    I bought a cheapo electric impact wrench from Harbor Freight. It works great. If you have a small compressor it will be a waste of time to get an air impact wrench as you'll run out of pressure too fast.
     
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    66cj5

    66cj5 Jeep with no name

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    becareful heating up the nut, if doesn't have the cotter pin, as you will melt the nylon locking ring inside.
     
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    1960willyscj5

    1960willyscj5 Well-Known Member

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    1960willyscj5

    1960willyscj5 Well-Known Member

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    I appologize for the double sending.
    My computer is acting slightly weird this morning. Or maybe it's just me.:):coffee:
     
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