Hatch Handle Removal

[Senorx470]

Any tips on removing the actual handle with shaft? Mine seems to be rusted/fused together. It's currently soaking in WD40 overnight.

On another note, anybody have a spare hatch handle return spring? Mine broke off. It's the spring in the picture.

 

[woodchk502]

What you really need to soak it in is either some Aero Kroil, or PB Blaster if its rusted together. It may take a week or so, but I have seen them both free up some amazing stuff. Sorry though no spring.

jim

 

[Senorx470]

It's been submerged in WD-40 for about 3 days. I'll pick up some PB Blaster and give it a go. I refuse to let this handle beat. It will come loose.

 

[diesel4me]

An electrolosis tank isn't hard to make,and can de-rust some pretty nasty,fused together parts with zero effort..all you need is a plastic bucket,a battery charger,some scrap metal,and some washing soda..

 

[woodchk502]

An electrolosis tank isn't hard to make,and can de-rust some pretty nasty,fused together parts with zero effort..all you need is a plastic bucket,a battery charger,some scrap metal,and some washing soda..

I never used the home brew version, but I used to rebuild grinding chucks for that we're used in manufacture of u-joint components, and the industrial versions did a great job. Though we never dealt with a rust scenario, mostly varnish and grind grit causing a seizing action in the chuck slides.

As for aero kroil, it's amazing, but it takes time on seized components.

 

[diesel4me]

I hear Evapo-Rust works good also,but its expensive..

The electrolosis tanks work great,I have seen some remarkable results posted online by some who made one to de-rust parts for antique vehicle and tractor restorations ...