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    Posted: 15 Feb. 2018 at 3:08am
I received a good tailgate today for my Willys Wagon Project. The hinge seems frozen...is it worth soaking or should I be looking for a new hinge? Anyone have any experience with these freeing up?
 
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If you could build you a little trough (maybe PVC pipe sectioned or piece of gutter) and let it soak in vinegar for a couple days then hit it with Sili-kroil....I bet you could loosen it up.

What have you got to lose....worse case scenario THEN you buy a hinge.


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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote 48cj2a Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 15 Feb. 2018 at 11:57am
Good suggestion on the trough Chad. I'll have to see if I have piece long enough...think I even have a couple sections of old down spout if not.
 
Didn't know vinegar could be used to dissolve rust...definitely cheap enoughWink
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first, be sure is apple cider vinegar, not the regular white stuff.  For soaking some seat springs, I used some heavy plastic and used 2 by 4's and made a small pond.  Worked like a charm. 
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Yes I use it alot....one precaution though, make sure you neutralize it with a baking soda bath. The bad thing is it will rust back almost before your eyes.

I'm suggesting it just as a 'brake it loose' procedure......after it is loose use the same procedure you would normally use on a part that is free. That's why I suggested the Sili-kroil ( or whatever favorite you have)

This works....I just did it on a frozen hood hinge.




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I actually just got some Kroil before Christmas too, so looking forward to giving it a try.
 
I wonder if a puddle on that surface rust might dissolve it too, should be able to contain it in that embossed area?


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I think you would probably break it loose with repeated applications of Kroil then heat from a propane torch then Kroil....the Kroil will 'creep'.

Vinegar was mentioned because you can just let it soak for a few days while you go on about your business....sort of a prelude to the normal penetrating oil procedures.


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