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With this information. I'm sure most of you guys know this stuff, but figured it might help someone.

Below listed, a subjective test was made of all the popular penetrates, with the control being the torque required to remove the nut from a "scientifically rusted" environment.

Average torque load to loosen:

No Oil used ................... 516 pounds

WD-40 ..................... ... 238 pounds

PB Blaster ....................214 pounds (mineral oil in a solvent carrier, often acetone or mineral
spirits)

Liquid Wrench ...............127 pounds

Kano Kroil.................... 106 pounds (mineral oil in a solvent carrier, often
acetone or mineral spirits)

ATF - Acetone mix............53 pounds [(ATF=Automatic Transmission Fluid which is
predominantly mineral oil) mixed with Acetone]

The ATF-Acetone mix is a "home brew" mix of 50 - 50 automatic transmission
fluid and acetone. Note this "home brew" released bolts better than any
commercial product in this one particular test.

Our local machinist group mixed up a batch and we all now use it with
equally good results.

Note also that Liquid Wrench is almost as good as Kroil for 20% of the
price.

ATF-Acetone mix is best, but you can also use ATF and lacquer thinner in a
50-50 mix.

http://www.homeshopmachinist.net/home has some interesting downloads and
pass-alongs



Big River Marine
Bill Burnett
870-635-0202

We sell XPRESS, EXCEL, and ALWELD Boats. Yamaha, Suzuki, Evinrude, Mud Buddy, and Tohatsu/Nissan Engines.
Pro Staff, Southern Pro Tackle and Ozark Rods.
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still bet a "all organic/natural rusted envionment" nut is harder to get off than a scientifically rusted nut tho. LOL.