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    M998 HMMWV Frozen Tailgate Hinges

    Amazes me. Oxidation and a potential galvanic reaction that has fused a hinge is not uncommon. Any dilute acid can help with this. Muriotic is cheap and effective when diluted. We used it every day at the auto shoppe. Dilution is a common thing, as it separates things like store bought vinegar...
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    M998 HMMWV Frozen Tailgate Hinges

    With all due respect to your being on this forum longer than me: Maybe you didn't see I said diluted and less than 3 minutes, or maybe you took chemistry but don't really know how to apply anything you were taught. Your tone in your post implies a bit of disrespect, so let me give you my...
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    M998 HMMWV Frozen Tailgate Hinges

    Yes. You're using the correct term. Most people outside of the chemistry world use the term "plumbers acid" and not hydrochloric acid, so I apologize if I confused you. EDIT - The other term is Muriotic Acid
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    M998 HMMWV Frozen Tailgate Hinges

    Remove them and wash away the oil and then try 2-3 minutes in DILUTED plumbers acid? Not more than 3 minutes as it will DESTROY the Aluminum.
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