Getting a nut loose January 13, 2011, 01:42:49 pm Yahoo Message Number: 119559No, not referring to a human.... I have searched, but can't find what product one would use to loosen a nut from a bolt....Thanks in advance!Helen[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: Getting a nut loose Reply #1 – January 13, 2011, 02:02:07 pm Yahoo Message Number: 119560Ah! I found the info! :-) This a great archive. I just had to come up with the right term -- oil...and it brought up all sorts of posts about oil!Helen
Re: Getting a nut loose Reply #2 – January 14, 2011, 01:15:46 pm Yahoo Message Number: 119586QuoteI have searched, but can't find what product one would use to loosen a nut from a bolt.... I use a wrench or socket set (nudge nudge, wink wink). Seriously, there is an old product called liquid wrench that may help. It is a mixture of solvents and lubricants that is a bit messy to use but is often effective. Put it on, let it soak overnight, then a second application often allows frozen nuts to be removed. If the location allows it to be done safely, use a propane torch to heat the nut, followed by a wrench. This is NOT safe around fuel tanks, brake lines, wood structure, etc. The trick is to heat the nut as quickly as possible without heating the bolt. The metal expansion of the nut breaks a bond created by rust, paint, etc..Ken F in AZ[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: Getting a nut loose Reply #3 – January 14, 2011, 03:13:37 pm Yahoo Message Number: 119588Thanks, Ken! It can be done safely away from anything flammable!!!Cheers! Helen
Re: Getting a nut loose Reply #4 – January 14, 2011, 03:38:27 pm Yahoo Message Number: 119589Just a thought and nothing more.....hacksaw it and put a new nut/bolt and some kinda lub/spray to prevent it
Re: Getting a nut loose Reply #5 – January 14, 2011, 04:00:05 pm Yahoo Message Number: 119590Try BIaster, I've used it for years
Re: Getting a nut loose Reply #6 – January 14, 2011, 04:33:21 pm Yahoo Message Number: 119591FWIW. I met a marine mechanic who swears by this approach. TIGHTEN the nut to break it free. Then loosen. Tighten again if it sticks. He also uses heat, liquid wrench, bust rust, etcEdward Abrams[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
Re: Getting a nut loose Reply #7 – January 19, 2011, 05:14:59 pm Yahoo Message Number: 119680Quote... ...there was an article comparing various penetrates in the April 2007 issue of Machinist Morkshop Magazine. They arranged a subjective test of all of the popular penetrants with the control being the torque required to remove the nut from a scientifically rusted environment.Penetrant: Average Load: none 516 ft lbs WD40 238 PB Blaster 214 Liquid Wrench 127 Kano Kroil 106 ATF-Acetone mix 53...Unquote The ATF-Acetone is a 50-50 mix. I have not used it yet, so no personal experience. Just FYI.Chuck Myers 97RB Skye Hartford, IA
Re: Getting a nut loose Reply #8 – January 19, 2011, 09:23:41 pm Yahoo Message Number: 119684Another product you might try is Kwilee by Lawson, I have found it to be quite good. Good luck, Doc 2000 FL
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