960 leveling arm crank

[Tom Bond]

Any tips or tricks for freeing up the leveling arm crank on a 960? Mine is stuck solid. So far I've pulled the grease plug that was completly dry and sprayed in a bunch of Kroil. I also coated exposed threads and anywhere else the Kroil could seep in. I'm figuring its rusted up in there. Thanks!

 

[Lynn Patrick]

Any tips or tricks for freeing up the leveling arm crank on a 960? Mine is stuck solid. So far I've pulled the grease plug that was completly dry and sprayed in a bunch of Kroil. I also coated exposed threads and anywhere else the Kroil could seep in. I'm figuring its rusted up in there. Thanks!

A vice, a pipe wrench, and heat!

 

[showcrop]

See if you can drive the pin from the other side of the crank, and then drive the crank out. Then you will have good access for getting your Kroil in there

 

[flying belgian]

I've found better then penitrating oil is to use gasoline with a wee bit of oil mixed in. Squirt it on then tap with a hammer. As soon as you get the slightest movement you've won the battle. Repeat, repeat.