Old 02-08-20 | 10:20 AM
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Originally Posted by noahsmonark
Great stuff, appreciated.




So, going with the tools I got.

First cleanup all around the area, then some oil... Let it soak properly... Then, maybe if I used a soldering iron (?) to touch both sides of the bolt for a little while (say, 10 seconds) which would... Make the metal expand am I correct? And then let it cool off completely afterwards, then some more penetrating oil, let it soak again... Before actually attempting to loosen it. Or should the heat be applied while attempting to open?
Soldering iron is worthless. Propane torch will not hurt a thing. Couple three minutes per bolt.
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