Re: Captive Wing Nuts

Posted by Fish'n Jim On 2020/11/16 8:43:07

B patient. Heat and lube. No sense rushing and ruining something. Probably need a combination of methods, based on access and situation.
I have/use pairs of small(6") needle nose and regular jaw vice grips pliers that come in handy and their fairly inexpensive. Make good hand vices, too.
The last thing one wants is to break off an easy out in one.
Need special carbide cutter to get out.
Sometimes there's enough of a thread tail where it breaks off, you can put a sharp point punch in the curl and tap it around to loosen. Usually just need to break free.
Good things don't come without a bit of frustration. Many give up, stay the course.
Some swear on acetone and trans fluid, but PB Blaster and good old penetrating oil are just as good.

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