Location: Forrestdale W.A.
Registered: October 2004
Re: Removing Burred Nuts
Sun, 24 July 2005 05:46
Heat is very good, a dull red colour is fine. CAT make a very good penetrating oil thats cheap enough ($20 or there abouts) and I personally won't use anything other than 6 point sockets. Try the do up/undo procedure in small amounts too as this has the benefit of cleaning/reforming the thread as it goes. If you are undoing nuts from a long threaded section the the undo/do up is the preferred method, be careful not to use too much force as you can break the stud/bolt. There are a number of dodgy tools that their manufacturers proclaim to be miricle products for this type of thing, most are a crock. Best practice is to use good quality spanners (Sidchrome, Repco, T&E are all good and reasonably priced) in the first place, always use the ring end when possible and be patient. Any lubrication is better than none (I don't care if it's cooking oil, peanut paste or even water) and I have found thru my career (I'm a plant mechanic) it's possible to get 99/100 undone if you have the time/patience.
Cheers
Mark
Sun, 24 July 2005 05:46
