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Re: BEST penetrating oil

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Subject: Re: BEST penetrating oil
From: ZinkZ10C@aol.com
Date: Mon, 27 Jan 2003 20:05:08 EST
I've had good sucess with a  50% 50% mix of automatic transmission fluid and 
mineral sprits ( AKA stoddard solvent, paint thinner, safety solvent).  Both 
are availible in great quanities in a normal auto repair shop and only take a 
second to mix up.

A bit of heat in the right spot works wonders.  Oxygen/propane or Oxygen 
accetelene are better since they apply lots of heat quickly. A regular torch 
( not a flashlight for out Brit readers ;+) tends to heat everything up 
slowly.

For bolts the trick is to heat the nut but not allow the bolt to reach the 
same temprature.  Still, any heat is better than none.

Harold

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