On Sat, Feb 06, 1999 at 11:34:30PM -0500, Trevor Boicey wrote:
>
> McVintage@aol.com wrote:
> >
> > Suggestions wanted for removing rounded off nut where space and
> > clearance around the nut are VERY limited. Its at the flange joining
> > diff to prop shaft on my TR6 - on the diff side of the flange.
>
> Nothing works like heat. If you can heat it cherry
> red then throw a rag on it, it will likely be finger
> tight after that. (and certainly loose enough for
> a vice-grip)
If that doesn't work, try slitting the nut with a cut-off
wheel in a dremel tool. Even if you don't slice all
the way throught the nut, cutting most of the way
through will loosen it up.
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Eric Murray N*Able Technologies www.nabletech.com
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