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Re: removing shift knob

To: frankk@intap.net
Subject: Re: removing shift knob
From: Bud Krueger <bkrueger@ici.net>
Date: Thu, 17 Aug 2000 21:01:23 -0400
Frank,

    I get mine through Ed Kaler of JustBrits.

Bud

frank krajewski wrote:

> 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
> > http://home.ici.net/~bkrueger/
> > 52TD
> > 77MGB

--
Bud Krueger
http://home.ici.net/~bkrueger/
52TD
77MGB



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