Rusty Nuts

[novatech]

Since most of us are dealing with cattle we have equipment that sooner or later will have a nut rusted tight. The first thing we do is get that can of penetrating oil.
Well I was reading an article in Machinist's Workshop magazine and thought I would pass part of it on.

Name -------- Effort Require

WD-40 --------- 238 lbs.
PB Blaster------- 214 lbs.
Liquid Wrench--- 127 lbs.
Kano Kroil------- 106 lbs.
Home Brew ----- 53 lbs.

As you can see it takes a lot less effort to break loose the nut useing the home brew, 1/2 the effort as the next best name brand.


So here is how you make it, Mix equal parts of acetone with automatic transmission fluid. ( think you can handle it :roll: )
Maybe some others have some home brews you can share.

 

[Jogeephus]

Thanks, I'm going to give that a try.

 

[KenB]

Thanks, I'm going to give that a try.

Me too, I do use WD-40, PB blaster, and Liquid wrench.
If the Home Brew works as good as stated it will sure save some $$$, and be better as well.

 

[rockridgecattle]

husband asks what is acetone?

 

[novatech]

husband asks what is acetone?

It is used as a paint thinner. So look for it in the paint department ,Lowes, TSC , etc. It is flamable. And do not stick your nose over the can to smell. I would only use this in a well ventalated area.

 

[KenB]

husband asks what is acetone?

It is used as a paint thinner. So look for it in the paint department ,Lowes, TSC , etc. It is flamable. And do not stick your nose over the can to smell. I would only use this in a well ventalated area.

;-) It is also the main ingredient in nail polish remover.

 

[kickinbull]

Brake fluid works pretty good!

 

[cfpinz]

Brake fluid works pretty good!

Brake fluid is extremely corrosive. I realized this after having the paint slough off the fender of my old truck in the form of two perfect handprints.

I will agree that Kroil oil is the best I've used. WD-40 evaporates too quickly. It helps to take a hammer and drift pin and hit each face of the nut, breaks loose rust inside. When all else fails, use a torch.

cfpinz

 

[msscamp]

husband asks what is acetone?

Nail polish remover.

 

[dun]

When all else fails, use a torch.

cfpinz

I agree that a "fire wrench" is the quickest and easiest. I have some stuff that I bought years ago that is made for the A/C and heating industry. Stinks something awful but sure does break the rust loose. And penetrates joint.

 

[alabama]

How do you get the home brew into a spray can?

 

[millstreaminn]

When I read "Home Brew" I was thinking beer. I know my home brew probably wouldn't loosen a rusted nut but it would make you forget about it. 8)

 

[MikeC]

How do you get the home brew into a spray can?

Pour it in a "Squirt" oil can. Pump type.

 

[flaboy?]

I thought acetone had a high evaporation rate. Wouldn't you just end up with tranny oil?

 

[rockridgecattle]

i knew i had seen 'acetone' somewhere before, been so long since i polished my nails though.
thanks

 

[cfpinz]

I thought acetone had a high evaporation rate. Wouldn't you just end up with tranny oil?

High evaporation rate and extremely flammable. Have to keep it in a sealed container. If I know I'm going to be working on something that looks froze, I'll spray it down with kroil a few days beforehand to let it soak in. Wondering how this would work with the acetone mixture?

cfpinz

 

[flaboy?]

Kroil? never heard of it. Must be a regional thing.

 

[cfpinz]

Kroil? never heard of it. Must be a regional thing.

http://www.kanolabs.com/

 

[flaboy?]

Boy, it had better be good stuff for $9.50/can. Think I will stick with the torch and fire extinguisher.

 

[MikeC]

Kroil? never heard of it. Must be a regional thing.

http://www.kanolabs.com/

Kroil and "GM" "Top Engine Cleaner" make excellent gun cleaning solutions.

The "TEC" gets the carbon fouling out of the barrel really well and the Kroil works well as a light lubricant that won't gum up.