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Old 09-16-19 | 09:37 PM
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Release Tricks

I'm a big fan of any sort of long duration vibration to help penetrating oil do it's job. Let parts sit on (or with stem), lean against a job-site compressor, or a generator, for hours. while ensuring there is a constant pool of oil sitting above seized section. The combination of gravity and thousands of cycles of vibrations usually leads to successful outcomes. Took 2 days, once.

I have one abject failure. A stainless steel speedplay pedal axle stuck inside a Dura-Ace 7402 crank arm. I don't think one iota of oil has ever gotten even the teeniest bit of penetration into those threads. I have even tried heating the arm with a torch, and sticking in the fridge to try to get some gap to let the oil in.

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