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Re: removing shift knob

To: Bud Krueger <bkrueger@ici.net>
Subject: Re: removing shift knob
From: frank krajewski <frankk@intap.net>
Date: Thu, 17 Aug 2000 15:02:15 -0400
Bud: Where does one find "Busty"?
Frank "Swamp Yankee" Keajewski
http://www.bmcne.com

Bud Krueger wrote:

> Frank,
>
>      The shifter in my non-od 77B has the relief for the wire.  I have 
>switched
> from PBBlaster to the rust-buster called Busty.  IMHO, it works better than
> PBBlaster and doesn't stink up the garage.  Don't waste your time with WD40.
> I've been amazed at what this Busty stuff has done for me in disassembling the
> 'new' basket case TD, called Arby (as in rust bucket).  I started out using
> PBBlaster and switched to Busty when the PB ran out. I'm now a convert.
>
> frank krajewski wrote:
>
> > Jim: I agree. After 4 days of soaking in WD40 there is still no movement.
> > Heat is out of the question since it would destroy the knob I need to reuse.
> > Are the shifters in the non-od cars the same as those in the od cars? Do
> > they all have the relief for the wires?
> > Frank
> >
> > Jim Stuart wrote:
> >
> > > Frank-
> > >
> > > WD-40 is a moisture displacer & silicone lubricant, but not a penetrant
> > > or rust buster. An excellent product for its intended use, it will never
> > > loosed the nut. Get as much of the WD-40 out of the knob as possible
> > > with a rag or shop towel then use PB Blaster or similar. Others have
> > > recommended Busty or GM Rust Penetrant but I am not personally familiar
> > > with them.
> > >
> > > Some heat may help, but use a heat gun, not a torch.
> > >
> > > Jim Stuart
>
> --
> Bud Krueger
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