Frozen swivel in 4440 draft link

[Gary Puckett]

With the good help of some on this forum, I replaced the seals and o-rings for the load control shaft. One of the swivels in the draft link on the load control end was rusted/frozen solid. I can move it with a big hammer or long bar. I have tried the penetrating oils and heat. What would be the remedy? Thanks

 

[Tx Jim]

Heat it very hot then hold a candle next to heated part allowing melting candle wax to seep around threads as part cools.

 

[JIM MN]

Heat to HOT, lub with automatic-transmission fluid? When loose, unscrew apart, drill and tap for a grease zerk.

 

[Scott 730]

GUYS!!!!!! I think the OP is referring to the swivel ball on the front end of the draft link. NOT the threads on the lift link. He called it the swivel in the draft link.

 

[Tx Jim]

After reading original text you're probably correct BUT still heat very hot & then apply candle wax or one's favorite penetrating oil/concoction. After it cools attempt to loosen the swivel ball.

 

[Gary Puckett]

GUYS!!!!!! I think the OP is referring to the swivel ball on the front end of the draft link. NOT the threads on the lift link. He called it the swivel in the draft link.

Scott 730, Thanks for clarifying what I was trying to say.

 

[Scott 730]

Scott 730, Thanks for clarifying what I was trying to say.

What you wrote was perfectly clear. You couldn't have described it any better.