On Mon, 09 Jul 2001 12:39:36 -0400, Mark . wrote:
>The best suggestion I heard for removing the rusty bolts is to carefully cut
>off the heads with an abrasive disc and tap the bolts out with a punch.
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Before you go to all that trouble, try penetrating oil first.
Soak the bolt from both sides and give it several hours or even a
day. I've seen amazingly rusted bolts come loose that way.
Be sure you use oil made especially for freeing rusted nuts and
bolts.
73, Bill W7TI
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