rusted nut removal

[pcombe]

 

[peteg59]

And I used to swear by PB Blaster...Gotta try this trick next time it can be tried, on things that might need it here in the shop.ThumbUp
"Posting of the day award" goes to Paul:clapping:
(sorry I don't have access to the blue ribbon, it so justly deserves!)

 

[Taylor]

That is a good idea. A 50/50 mix of acetone and atf will be the best penetrating oil you'll ever use.

 

[1dn5up]

Being a former plumber, a old timer told me about the candle trick we used on tankless heater nuts, as they would snap off a lot. However the stud and nut must be the same temp, preferably room temp if possible. And yes, I was impressed as to no more stud breakage :clapping:

 

[Burnerboy]

I find this incredible - I'm going to try it my myself :Angel::Angel: Thanks for sharing ThumbUp

Ronnie

 

[bikerbillone]

Good tip, thanks.

 

[rhino 2]

Great tip and thanks..ThumbUp

At the moment i don't have any rusted/frozen nuts ' But i might have to go out and over tighten something on purpose just to give the candle thing a try...:Shrug:

Anyway looks like i'll be adding a candle to my already over stuffed tool box...

 

[Shimpy]

That's amazing.................I hope I can remember it the next time I need it.

 

[ol' school]

Awesome post Paul! ThumbUp Will be giving that a try!

 

[knob]

That's amazing.................I hope I can remember it the next time I need it.

You and I both.

 

[desertclassic]

I think that is a good deal, now to remember that I now know this. Jim

 

[Jack Klarich]

I been wrenchin ALL my life and have not tried this one yet but I will Thanks for this one

 

[Bruce]

Tried this out today, had a trailer hitch ball I could not remove - hit the bolt with a shot of mapp gas for a minute or so, put the candle on the threads the wax sucked its way up the threads and the nut came right off with hardley any effort ThumbUpThumbUpThumbUp

 

[Fredward]

Might be rusty by by God I'm a keeping' 'em!

 

[Woolie]

I haven't used a candle before but I have used heat and Gulf Wax and that works great. Same thing.

 

[1dn5up]

Aaah good old Gulf wax. My mom sealed many jelly jars with it.

 

[Phu Cat]

Now this looks like somethin fun to try. And to think of all the rusty stuff I've thrown away over the years, not one rusty nut around to try it on. Story of my life.

PC

 

[Shimpy]

Best post I've read for a long time. Now I can wait to get a rusted stuck nut.