I had to repair a 164 gpm pump today that was part of a critical process.
The pump failed because a support tube rusted away. Not suprising since the
wash system is old, the solution isn't all that nice (etchant).

The Mapp gas torch is my best buddy. 6 point sockets always rule with
rusted fasteners and my parrot nosed channelocks are a lifesaver. Mr,
Hacksaw didn't get a chance at things today but he was willing. The brass
hammer and PB Blaster gets honorable mentions.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...0070921x00003a




Wes

....
The Mapp gas torch is my best buddy.
....

My smoke wrench has always been the acetylene torch and rose bud. I heat it
till the rust all burns black. Then after its cooled some I squirt WD-40 on.
Then try bolt/nut while still hot. My procedure has been by trial and error.
I've never seen how others do it.

How hot is hot 'nuff? Other things you do?

Karl

On Fri, 23 May 2008 04:40:57 -0500, "Karl Townsend"
wrote:

...
The Mapp gas torch is my best buddy.
...

My smoke wrench has always been the acetylene torch and rose bud. I heat it
till the rust all burns black. Then after its cooled some I squirt WD-40 on.
Then try bolt/nut while still hot. My procedure has been by trial and error.
I've never seen how others do it.

How hot is hot 'nuff? Other things you do?

Karl

What's been said plus:------The other day I had to remove a large
square headed nut, rusted for decades. It took several wacks
from a large cold chisel on the sides plus penetrating oil to
loosen it up. 3# sledge on a 2' long chisel, strike the nut
along the bolts axis..one or more sides plus pair
of 24" pipe wrenches, old time barnyard mechanics....

Pump housing bolts ....can get interesting. Neat channel locks. ED