Original Posted By: jb.spiegel(at)us.schneider-electric.com
Mark,Something else that I have done over the years, on other rusty nuts is to carefully heat the nut/bolt then spray the opposite end of the bolt, or in your case the middle of the bolt, with R134A, Often the Place the socket or box end and test for rotation.JakeRyan Mueller Sent by: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com06/22/2009 02:13 PMPlease respond topietenpol-list(at)matronics.comTopietenpol-list(at)matronics.comccSubjectRe: Pietenpol-List: Re: LAMA award for Outstanding IndividualMark,Have fun with the tear-down. The head nuts are always fun to try and remove. One of the methods we tried, which helped to prevent the studs from turning out with the nuts, was to take a pair of vise grips and clamp them tightly onto the head stud near the base of the cylinder (below the fins, so you can the most engagement). Ideally, have a helper hold the vise grips while you attempt to turn the nut off the head. Although you can't get a super strong grip on base of the stud, something is better than nothing, and it can be just enough to keep the stud from turning on you. We had a pair of vise grips with slightly worn jaws, so it didn't leave much of a mark on the studs. Good luck, and have fun!RyanOn Mon, Jun 22, 2009 at 1:40 PM, K5YAC wrote:Here! Here! I second that.William spoke to me on the phone for over an hour several months ago, prior to purchasing a single thing from him. It wasn't a sales pitch... he was very informative and honest as he answered many of my beginner questions.I have since purchased several of his educational items. Some of the best $$ I've spent so far. He and his materials have given me confidence in using the Corvair.In fact... here is a photo from my garage yesterday! Car was delivered Friday, engine was out Saturday... after a few days for the head bolts to soak in PB Blaster I'll break it down further and get the parts out to the appropriate shops.Thanks William! Hope you Win!--------Mark - working on wingsRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ========st" target="_blank">http://www.matronics.com/Navigator?Piet ... ========le, List Admin.="_blank">http://www.matronics.com/contribution== ... ______This email has been scanned for SPAM content and Viruses by the MessageLabs Email Security System.________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: Rusty Nuts
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Mark,Several years ago I purchased Micro Soldering and Welding kit from Harbor Freight. some of the best money ever spent. It allows you to place pin point heat exactly where you want it. I have worked on some seriously rusty stuff over the years and Something else I have done numerous time with success is to clean any exposed threads with a wire wheel, heat and apply wax (in the form of left over birthday candles) directly to the Nut/bolt interface, too much heat and the wax burns, too little and it just sits there, just right and it will get sucked down into the thread interface, making removal much easier.JakeMicro Torch3687-6VGA uses disposable cylinders95671-0VGA hooks to your OA regulators What I have.________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: LAMA award for Outstanding Individual
Mark,Several years ago I purchased Micro Soldering and Welding kit from Harbor Freight. some of the best money ever spent. It allows you to place pin point heat exactly where you want it. I have worked on some seriously rusty stuff over the years and Something else I have done numerous time with success is to clean any exposed threads with a wire wheel, heat and apply wax (in the form of left over birthday candles) directly to the Nut/bolt interface, too much heat and the wax burns, too little and it just sits there, just right and it will get sucked down into the thread interface, making removal much easier.JakeMicro Torch3687-6VGA uses disposable cylinders95671-0VGA hooks to your OA regulators What I have.________________________________________________________________________________Subject: Pietenpol-List: Re: LAMA award for Outstanding Individual
Original Posted By: Darrel Jones
Yep, that is part of the reason I stopped where I did... in order to take my timeand carefully prepare for the head removal. I soaked the head nuts twice yesterdaywith PB Blaster. The left side of the engine (as the prop flies) looksok (oily and greasy, but the nuts and threads look clean) under all that gook.The right side is another story... rusty and slightly jagged looking threads.I'll just continue to be cautious and hopefully they will come off ok.--------Mark - working on wingsRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ______Date: Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:17:46 -0700
Yep, that is part of the reason I stopped where I did... in order to take my timeand carefully prepare for the head removal. I soaked the head nuts twice yesterdaywith PB Blaster. The left side of the engine (as the prop flies) looksok (oily and greasy, but the nuts and threads look clean) under all that gook.The right side is another story... rusty and slightly jagged looking threads.I'll just continue to be cautious and hopefully they will come off ok.--------Mark - working on wingsRead this topic online here:http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.p ... ______Date: Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:17:46 -0700
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