Removing frozen bolt

SteveB · 2007-12-16T17:16:58+00:00

I have a very old turnbuckle. One rod came out, luckily the one that is threaded in the reverse direction of a common bolt, so I'll be able to get a 3/8 common turnbuckle piece to replace it if I ever get it out. I managed to twist the other one off. Now, it is down to a nub I can just barely get hold of with Vise Grips. I heated it a couple of times yesterday and dripped 3 in 1 oil in there and let it cool. I still can't get the thing out. Trouble is, the long end is between the two forks of the turnbuckle and inaccessible. I can drill a hole sideways through it, but don't think I can put enough torque on it to get it loose. Any better penetrants? Methods? Or am I going to have to carefully drill this out? I'd like to save it, as it is somewhat of an antique.Steve

Dec 16, 2007 45 Replies

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Ignoramus28151 18 years ago

I have also been very happy with PB Blaster.

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spaco 18 years ago

Sounds like a good idea, as long as the part is not cast iron.

Pete Stanaitis

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SteveB 18 years ago

I did not use Kroil.

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Stormin Mormon 18 years ago

"Every ignoramus on RCM uses PB Blaster....."

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Harold and Susan Vordos 18 years ago

I don't.

Harold

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clare at snyder.on.ca 18 years ago

I like Lloyds AD2000. Ionic penetrants are fantastic too - have to get the brand off a can at my kid brother's shop.

Or the old standby - "Ed's Red". Google it.

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