[TowerTalk] heavily rusted anchor bolt/nut

[Charlie Gallo]

On 10/7/2013 kr2q at optimum.net wrote:

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> Any suggestions on how to proceed?

> Thanks,
> de Doug KR2Q

Hi Doug,
You basically have a few options:
1)More penetrating oil (Kroil, PB Blaster etc), and wait, but this probably wont work
2)a BIG "nut breaker" - basically it cracks the nut
3)Crack the nut using a cold chisel, saw, OA torch etc
4)Heat (probably the method Id try first) - get a torch (OA, Propane, or whatever) and HEAT the nut.  It does NOT have to get red hot, get it hot (say 200-300 degs) and try turning it with the wrench (while hot and or after it cools, or both) - BTW, if you spray it with penetrating oil when hot, it'll smoke like mad, but you'll tend to get more oil into the threads

When putting up the NEW tower, use never-seez (SIC - brand name) on your bolts

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