What to soak parts in?

[Fallenleopard]

I am looking for a solution that can be bought in bulk like wd-40
Because the hubs are stuck on my go kart axle I have smothered it in releasing agents is there something I can let it soak in, in a bucket that will help release it

Or is there any other methods that I can use i tried pullers and a hammer but had no luck with that.
I need to reuse the hubs

 

[DJEEPER]

PB Blaster

spray multiple times over a couple days

 

[crazyman]

Don't discount diesel fuel..

 

[Nodroz]

Try warming up the hub ONLY. It may help a bit.

 

[cumminsbayou4x4]

pb blaster is awsome i dont even use wd 40 any more

 

[Doc Sprocket]

Got this handy little nugget from an auto mechanic some time back:

While heat is good, thermal shock is better. Heat the frozen parts with a torch. Then immediately douse with COLD water. The rapid yet uneven contraction of the metals will break the bond faster and easier than anything else.

Naturally, you'll want to be careful around heat-sensitive materials, seals, flammables, etc.

 

[DS13]

Don't discount diesel fuel..

 

[exenos]

I agree that the thermal shock would work great. Just heat the hub in a fire and then douse it in a bucket. Just be careful because this may make it brittle.

 

[bighead]

a big tub and electrolysis. IDK.

Not sure if electrolysis would creep inside the hubs or not. Never tested that.

 

[Fallenleopard]

Don't discount diesel fuel..

I have currently got the axle standing in a bucket of diesel was the best option considering we don't have PB here and I don't want to shock it in case it weakens it

Thanks for the help guys I will let you know if it works

 

[fowler]

Thermal shock is the last resort

U are going the right direction with deisel

Also CRC is good

 

[Fallenleopard]

Any idea on how long I should leave it in the bucket?
Then just take it out and tap with a hammer?

 

[fowler]

As long as u want

Over night at least

Then tap it out

 

[Bluethunder3320]

find someone with a torch, heat up the hub NOT the axle. then hit it with a hammer.

the brake drums were rusted on my F-150. nothing could break them loose without breaking them. finally heated them up with a oxy acetelene torch and they came right off!

 

[OzFab]

considering we don't have PB here

Try penetrating oil. It comes in a spray can for around $10 & is near the WD40 in Supercheap Auto