CAUTION!! If you do this, DO NOT re-use the fastener. Quenching the
dull red steel with water will work harden the metal making it brittle.
It could fail under load.
-Marc
On Dec 13, 2004, at 9:53 PM, Bob Winslade wrote:
> Try heating them up with a torch, almost where they are starting to
> turn
> dull red, and douse them with water. Then try and put the wrench to
> them.
> The different expansion/contraction rates come into effect and usually
> break
> the rust loose. The water also will draw into the gap when things
> cool,
> then create steam.
>
> An old machinist showed me this one, and it has worked most of the
> time.
>
> Bob
> 1966 1600
>
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Marc Tyler Sisterdale TX
1970 1600 #SPL311-31016
1965 L-320 #L320 013642
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