[CR] Stuck stuff, Kroil, etc.

(Example: Books:Ron Kitching)

From: "Mark Petry" <mark@petry.org>
To: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Date: Wed, 16 Sep 2009 19:22:00 -0700
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Subject: [CR] Stuck stuff, Kroil, etc.


So you have to go beyond the magic of chemistry.

Spray the penetrant of your choice and let it sit overnite. Repeat.

On the water bottle bolts, what I would do is give them the treatment - whack 'em good, on top. Use a medium size hammer and a wood block. Impart a good mechanical shock into the thing (don't dent the tube). Consider the use of heat - but maybe not possible on a painted frame.

Then find a way to make the wrench absolutely secure on the bolt - again, use a wood block and a clamp or something so you have a good solid grip on the bolt.

Maybe at this point using a small hammer on the wrench to start it turning.

The point is - chemistry only gets you so far. After applying solvent, a little mechanical shock will break loose almost anything that's rusted.

Mark Petry

Bainbridge Island, WA