CRC Freeze-Off

[John D.]

Thanks Gary Chestnut for the fine article in "The Restorer" on the CRC Freeze -Off. I just got two cans of it. One for my helper and one for me.
Removing studs from baseplates, etc can be tricky and sometimes a disaster. My helper is not allowed to remove the top water outlet studs as he has broken too many off. Maybe with Freeze Off things will be better.
Hopefully the Freeze-Off will work as you say. Big trouble if it doesn't. LOL

CRC makes two versions of the Freeze-Off. One is cheaper than the other Gary.
I got the more expensive one from Eastwood. Super penetrant with freez-shock action. Thanks very much, John

[Carl N.]

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kudos to Gary - I need to do some work on brand "X" and had my parts store order a can for me - although it is cold enough here that I could have just left the intake out on the driveway last night !

[John D.]

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Gary, Ditto here also. You can do a lot of tricks putting parts in the freezer you know.
When I install an oil filler tube in an FI baseplate I typically put it in the freezer for a couple of hours. Most of the time I have to grind off some of the OD as the repros are fat for some reason. THen I stick the tube in the freezer and later I use a dead blow hammer to install it.
Failure to do the above my result in a split/broken baseplate or intake. John

[John D.]

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CRC Freeze Off report. The stuff is amazing. Just used it on a customers 61 FI plenum. On the bottom of the plenum where the fuel meter bottom bracket goes a bolt was broken off flush with the plenum.
Here's how I removed the remains of a broken 1/4-20 bolt. Lucked out and hit dead nuts drilling a hole down thru the center of it. (used my drill press).
Then I put eye goggles on again. Sprayed the CRC Freeze off in the hole for about 5 plus seconds. Directions say to use it for 10-15 seconds. Then I waited 4 or 5 minutes. Sprayed the CRC a second time. Waited 5 minutes. Put a new Easy out in the hole. Tapped the top of it lightly with a hammer. The broken off bolt screwed right off with no strain at all!!!!!
Only one thing wrong with Gary Chestnuts suggestion gang. I learned about it too late.
You must have a can of this on the shelf. Thanks again Gary, John

[Dennis O.]

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In my experience, the only thing that is improved by getting the more expensive stuff from Eastwood is their bottom line.

[John D.]

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CRC Freeze off is available in most auto stores Dennis. John

[Dennis O.]

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I know this. What I don't understand is how you have gotten this far in the hobby and don't know about Eastwood. BTW, I have used CRC Freeze-off and in my opinion it is worth the cost of admission.

[John D.]

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Dennis, Eastwood products have enhanced my restorations for years. And they have made my life easier. Amen

[Bob J.]

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Thanks for the update on Freeze-Off John ........I'll have to give it a try.

[Dennis O.]

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Don't get me wrong, I generally don't have any problem with the quality of stuff from Eastwood. Sometimes, it's the only source for some desirable items. I have just found that in most cases, you can get the same stuff elsewhere much cheaper.

[Gary B.]

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If my local O'Reilly's carries Freeze-Off I'll definitely save on shipping from Eastwood. Shipping often doubles the cost of buying one rattle can.

Gary

[Larry B.]

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Bought mine at O'reilly off the shelf for $5.99. Only slightly more costly than WD-40.

[Richard M.]

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Several weeks ago I had a bad experience with removing a cast iron plug from the front of a '61 FI plenum baseplate. I tried a little heat, then penetrant, then heat again. Nothing. Then while trying to wrench it off, the square head of the cast iron plug broke right off.

I got the drill bits out. Because it was the front of the baseplate where the heater hose fitting goes, I couldn't use my drill press. I had to do it by hand. I had to step drill several times to open it up without getting too close to the aluminum threads. That was tricky, then using a hacksaw blade, cut in 4 quadrants to relieve the plug, without touching the aluminum threads. Then a sharp chisel try to break out the plug quarters. It took me over an hour to get it out.

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Then I read Gary's Freeze-off article. I wish I knew then what I know now. I bought a can at my local NAPA.......for the next time!

Thanks Gary!
Rich
p.s. I've used Eastwood restoration products for years. Pricey, but some items are worth it. I also love their specialty tools.

[Peter S.]

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I saw this stuff in Napa the day before my Restorer arrived. My Kroil experience has been so-so, and thought of grabbing the freeze off for a "what the heck" experience. Unfortunately, I thought otherwise. I'll be picking some up Monday.

Good article Gary. It has spurred discussion.