Removing stuck fasteners
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#While it's still red-hot, squirt it with water. | #While it's still red-hot, squirt it with water. | ||
#Repeat the heating and cooling process again with the torch and water. | #Repeat the heating and cooling process again with the torch and water. | ||
| − | + | *When using the "Hot and cold" method be sure to follow proper safety procedures, specifically: | |
| − | When using the "Hot and cold" method be sure to follow proper safety procedures | + | **Wear proper safety attire including welder's gloves and safety goggles. |
| − | + | **As with any time you use any flammable ignition sources, have a fire extinguisher within arm's reach. | |
| − | *Wear proper safety attire including welder's gloves and safety goggles. | + | If you use any type of penetrating oils they should be removed thoroughly first, they tend not to let the water do its thing when the hot and cold method is used. Remember- heat, and '''then''' use the water. Do this several times. |
| − | *As with any time you use any flammable ignition sources, have a fire extinguisher within arm's reach. | + | |
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*Too much heat will destroy the temper of the bolt. Important bolts (brakes) should then be replaced with new as the untempered one if reused could fail. | *Too much heat will destroy the temper of the bolt. Important bolts (brakes) should then be replaced with new as the untempered one if reused could fail. | ||
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