Penetrating Oil Tests

[theDoktor]

This is a timely discussion. I have to get the rear brake drum re-lined on my vintage Husky race bike and have to completely dis-assemble the entire rear wheel assembly. I started trying to loosen the corroded nipples on the spokes using Liquid Wrench this afternoon. About a third of them loosened; the rest I'm soaking overnight. If that doesn't work, I know I have some acetone & (RedLine) ATF on the shelf in the garage. Just need to figure out how to best apply it. Sure beats buying a new set of spokes & niples, although I may do it anyway- about $90 at Buchanan's for a set of stainless spokes & nipples.

[mcycle-nut]

At work the other day, we were talking about getting seized bolts out and my boss, an old Navy man, said Tabasco sauce works well! Never tried it though.....

[1_v8_merc]

Liquid Wrench for loosening.

PB Blaster for eating rust.


LW always penetrates better for me.

Especially if I use some heat and vibration.

[Clone]

I love Liquid Wrench, though not the environmentally friendly non flamable stuff. I still just don't understand why people use wd40 as a penetrating oil

[averagejoe]

I will vouch for the kroil hard to come buy, but thats all we use in aviation, good stuff