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Wax Melted Onto Bolt
Mike Bell, Colstrip, Mont.: “I got a kick out of the report in your last issue from a reader who almost injured himself melting wax onto a stuck bolt. I wanted to point out that the best way to take advantage of the fact that wax will penetrate microscopic openings when parts are heated, is to use a torch to heat the nut or bolt to just beyond what you’re willing to touch, then press a small birthday candle against it, melting a small amount of wax into the threads. Come back 20 min. later and try to loosen the part. If it doesn’t come loose, heat it again and hit it with a spritz of PB Blaster or WD40 and try loosening again before the part cools. This will usually work. I’ve also used this idea to loosen rust and corrosion between wheels and hubs.”



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2020 - Volume #44, Issue #3