<VV> [Fwd: Re: Re: <Riviera-list> frozen sheared bolts]

[kaczmarek@charter.net]

> From: <kaczmarek@charter.net>
> Date: 2004/04/22 Thu PM 08:52:47 GMT
> To: Derek Cunningham <deekster@comcast.net>
> CC: <riviera-l@redeemer.on.ca>
> Subject: Re: Re: <Riviera-list> frozen sheared bolts
> 
> Hi All
> 
> From the perspective of a Navy Pharmacy Tech---At least I was 27 years ago.
> 
> One of the bigger problems for Navy Boatswains Mates is the removal of bolts on all manner of gear out in the weather on deck on Naval vessels. Salt water and air does one hell of a job on metal, even when painted. the slightest fault in the paint, it is in there corroding away. 
> 
> When these bolts have to be removed, inevitably the Boatswains Mate or other A Gang person would come to the ships Pharmacy and say 
> "Hey Doc, we need another bottle of "Nutcracker"
> 
> What the unsophisticated sailor wanted was a bottle of Oil of Wintergreen. Comes in clear, and in green---basic muscle liniment.  The stuff does a number on rust and corrosion. 
> 
> Keep in mind some of these bolts are removed only with a spanner---not a wrench---and some of the spanners are 5-6" SAE or larger. Pretty much spin off after an application of "Nutcracker" 
> 
> give it a try---It doesn't take much, and the drugstores still carry it. Small 1-2 OZ bottle. If you are near a Navy Hospital, they can get you a quart of GI no name brand.  
> 
> Always worth a try
> 
> Regards
> Hank Kaczmarek
> ASE Parts Specialist
> > 
> > From: Derek Cunningham <deekster@comcast.net>
> > Date: 2004/04/22 Thu PM 08:12:57 GMT
> > To: Riviera Buick <riviera-l@redeemer.on.ca>
> > Subject: Re: <Riviera-list> frozen sheared bolts
> > 
> > If they are larger bolts (I'm assuming 3/8 or 7/16 threads) and they 
> > are that stuck, heat is the only penetrant that has ever worked, but 
> > I've never dealt with that kind of heat in aluminum.  I wonder when the 
> > automotive manufacturers will catch on that steel and aluminum will 
> > bond over time.  It really bothers me that new cars STILL have steel 
> > threaded bolts/screws into aluminum castings.
> > 
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