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Aluminum intake fitting removal?

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  • John D.
    Extremely Frequent Poster
    • December 1, 1979
    • 5507

    #16
    Re: Aluminum intake fitting removal?

    Originally posted by Clem Zahrobsky (45134)
    in the old forbes road school building is a large EDM company.
    Wow that's good news Clem. Only 3 miles from the house also. Thanx. JD

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    • Mike S.
      Expired
      • March 1, 2005
      • 125

      #17
      Re: Aluminum intake fitting removal?

      Heat the fitting up. then use a wax candle. thouch it to the theaded area the wax will penatrate between the theads and aluminum.comes out alot easyer. Mike

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      • John D.
        Extremely Frequent Poster
        • December 1, 1979
        • 5507

        #18
        Re: Aluminum intake fitting removal?

        Mike, I have heard of this old timers method but never tried it. But you can bet we will give it a try. Thanks, John D

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        • Dick W.
          Former NCRS Director Region IV
          • June 30, 1985
          • 10483

          #19
          Re: Aluminum intake fitting removal?

          The candle wax does work, but it requires time and patience. I am disassembling an old truck that has sat outside and not moved for over 20 years. Some fasteners are almost irreplaceable so my time and patience are mandantory.
          Dick Whittington

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