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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
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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.
Member, Tri-State Crappie Anglers

Good info Bill, thanks for sharing.

I usually go the no oil route and cuss a lot. Lol

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I usually go the no oil route and cuss a lot. Lol

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Lol, me 2.


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.
Member, Tri-State Crappie Anglers

I have tried and used it all including that homemade formula.....pb blaster and kroil work the best in my opinion.......that and a good air wrench

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Black & Decker elec. impact works good.

Thanks for sharing.

Good info thanks for sharing.

Plain ol isopropyl alcohol does pretty good too if you In a bind and ain't got anything else. I prefer kroil bc it is also great on guns

still bet a "all organic/natural rusted envionment" nut is harder to get off than a scientifically rusted nut tho. LOL.

Now let us try to find a way to remove a nut from a "politically rusty" environment.

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Now let us try to find a way to remove a nut from a "politically rusty" environment.

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That would call for impeachment oil.

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Good Info.
I have tried some of the stuff, but not the 50/50 ATF/Acetone.
Thanks

I have some ATF, where do you get Acetone? And, can it be kept in a plastic spray bottle?

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I have some ATF, where do you get Acetone? And, can it be kept in a plastic spray bottle?

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You can get it at walmart. Find the womens (or feminine male) nail polish remover and pick up a bottle of 100% acetone. I think they have em in a size of about a quart. They prolly have just a jug of regular ol acetone in a jug like paint thinner.

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You can get it at walmart. Find the womens (or feminine male) nail polish remover

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Is that the WB section? If so, it must be near the Feminine Male hair spray.


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.
Member, Tri-State Crappie Anglers

WB, Big H, well you get the picture!

Most any auto parts store, hardware store, or paint store will have Acetone.

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WB, Big H, well you get the picture!

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Pfffffftttttttttt.........

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I have some ATF, where do you get Acetone? And, can it be kept in a plastic spray bottle?

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A lot of finger nail polish remover is acetone

I usually just round em off the grab a cut off wheel or a torch for the really stubborn ones.

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