On 2010-07-24, GeoLane at PTD dot NET GeoLane wrote:

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Maybe the side with the adapter is loc-tited on. How hot do you have
to heat lock tite to loosen it? Can you do it with a heat gun or must
you use a torch? Do you have to turn it hot because the loc-tite
hardens again when it cools, or can you wait till the metal's cool
enough to handle?

From my experience -- you have to turn it hot.

Yes, a heat gun is satisfactory.

Assuming that you are *sure* which direction it turns, apply
torque while heating, and it will start moving smoothly when it gets hot
enough.

As for those split 2-4s -- can you make some split aluminum ones
instead -- cross drill through the split, and tap the far side so you
can clamp it firmly with a bolt.

I suspect that when it cools back down it will not be as strong
as it was, but still be difficult to move depending on just how heavy a
version of LocTite it is.

Good Luck,
DoN.

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