clutch / brake pedals on 420C

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danny
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clutch / brake pedals on 420C

Post by danny » Mon Dec 29, 2014 3:40 pm

Hello
My clutch and brake pedals are frozen together. I have a pretty good idea that I am not the first to have this happen. I am sure that there are a lot of good ideas out there to get them working independently again.
I would like to work on this tomorrow. I have oxy/acet if needed.
Thanks for your help

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DukeofDeere
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Post by DukeofDeere » Mon Dec 29, 2014 4:10 pm

Yes the fire wrench seems to work the best for freeing them up.

Duke

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Stan Disbrow
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Post by Stan Disbrow » Mon Dec 29, 2014 5:33 pm

Hi,

A little heat, then apply some Magic Elixir. Which is 50/50 Acetone and ATF mixed. Works wonders. ;)

The warm (not hot) metal allows the Elixir to soak right in there. The acetone thins the oil so it flows well, and also loosens up rust and gunk in there.

Stan
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Post by Paul Buhler » Tue Dec 30, 2014 5:00 pm

Hi: I'm a fan of using brake fluid as a penetrant for these kinds of heat and soak situations. Cheap and can be had in large volumes :-)
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brake, clutch rod

Post by Dave T » Wed Dec 31, 2014 11:47 am

When you go back together with it install a grease fitting or oil hole so it never happens again.

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