Pietenpol-List: Re: Rusty Nuts
Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2009 2:34 pm
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
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
