Posted by Super-H-Mike on September 04, 2013 at 10:54:58 from (76.164.147.173):
In Reply to: Stuck bolts....ideas? posted by joshua rod on September 04, 2013 at 10:25:17:
I would use the heat, even from a small torch. If you heat the bolt head as hot as you can get it with the small torch, then let it cool, do that several different times. The heating and cooling may help to break the rust bond free. The heat will transfer down the bolt and expand. Some taps with a soft hammer too , and lots of penetrant and time, you should get it. Once it first snaps free, dont get greedy and try to spin it out completely. Repeat the heat and cool, tap , penetrant treatment and work it back and forth . When it starts to move somewhat easier I use motor oil on it then. Good luck !
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