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Re: Stuck lug nuts.

To: "Dennis F. Kimberlin" <dkimberl@ops.org>, triumph listserv <triumphs@Autox.Team.Net>
Subject: Re: Stuck lug nuts.
From: Roger Helman <rogerh@digimation.com>
Date: Mon, 22 Jun 1998 11:44:33 -0500
Organization: Digimation.com
References: <358E6D5B.466B7427@digimation.com> <358E8725.2384@ops.org>
Dennis, I'm afraid to try heat. It might ruin the clear coat on the rims.
But if all else fails, I will try it out.

Thanks Roger

Dennis F. Kimberlin wrote:

> Roger,
> Before breaking, try putting heat, e.g. small propane torch, on the nut.
> Heat will cause expansion which usually breaks the rust bond that has
> formed.  Used this many times with good results.
> If that doesn't work, cut the nut off and put a new stud in.
> Good luck.
> Dennis
> 75 SPIT
> Omaha, NE



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