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Default Nasty Bolt

I've found that the WD-40 sprayed on the bolt will somtimes both
separate, and lube.

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"jerryl" wrote in message
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: Heat may work. OA torch, or small propane torch. Get a
Vise Grip on
: there first, set really tight. Remove Vise Grip, and heat
until you
: think it will let loose. Put Vise Grip on and say a little
prayer.
:
: Heat will make the bolt expand and just get tighter.
:
: Right. Heat will expand the bolt. When it's cherry red, pour
cold water on
: the bolt. It will contract rapidly and you'll be able to remove
it with very
: little pressure then.
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