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removing rusted bolts and nuts

Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by tabaka45, Nov 29, 2016.

  1. tabaka45

    tabaka45 Well-Known Member

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    Anyone ever tried this? I haven't had a chance but I'm not sure I believe that it works as easily as he demonstrates.

     
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    Tried what?
     
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    MattiThundrrr Not a guru

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    sure - KMoe has been talking about that for a bit here and there. I have yet to try it - but heck; why wouldn"t ya?
    Kroil is great but overspray . . . . I'm going for the candle next time. Or maybe just grab some beeswax from some extra frames we have . . .
     
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    I've successfully used this method (although I actually did use a torch) for a few bolts here and there, and even a stuck jet. I don't necessarily recommend using it on your jets though, since then you have to get melted wax out of there...
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    Yep. That trick is about 200 years old.
     
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    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    Used it a lot myself
     
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    I've heard a 50/50 mix of acetone and trans fluid works great ????
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    It does.
     
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    Replying to myself is kind weird . . . . The other day I had to replace the gasket on my tractor exhaust. Heated the rusty nuts grabbed a chunk of paraffin, touched it to them, watched it wick in and things loosened up super easy.

    Unfortunately you need space and non-flammable surroundings to make this happen - as I eye up freeing the rusty fasteners holding the radiator/ fan cowl on the wife's jeep.
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    @Stumplifter You can use a heat gun instead of a torch.
     
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    will this work on a broken bolt as well?
     
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  14. k-moe

    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    That depends. Broken how, broken where?
    Got pics?
     
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    as requested....i put them in my build thread also. 3 of my 8 carb joint bolts broke when I was removing the carb......
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