Oven no good, heat the 'nut' side only.


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Posted by chriscase on Sunday, October 26, 2008 at 13:39:20 :

In Reply to: Re: Differential carrier cap posted by ken in co on Sunday, October 26, 2008 at 12:44:36 :

Heating a nut expands it, making it looser on the 'bolt'. Heating the bolt expands it, making it tighter in the nut. Heating both sides accomplishes little, except to draw in penetrant- maybe.

Acetylene torches are a must during restorations.



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