Broken Bolt removal

[Brad Hogg <roadhogg@xxxxxxx>]

Joe.

You are so correct!  I guess you are just echoing what I already posted
though.

"(of course that is hot enough to melt metal so watch what you are doing)"

If a guy pays attention to what he's doing, there is nothing wrong with
using oxy/acetelene.

MAPP gas would also be a good choice.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Joe Bachan" <jbachan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2004 9:17 AM
Subject: Re: IML: Broken Bolt removal


Brad
An oxy/ace torch is very hot and can destroy a part in
the hands of a novis. A MAPP gas torch is hotter than
propane but not as hot as an oxy/ace torch. They work
quite well for removing tough bolts and the like. They
don't cost any more than propane and are just as easy
to use.
Joe
76 NYB

--- Brad Hogg <roadhogg@xxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>
> ...Having used a propane torch for this purpose I
can
> say that the heat they
> provide is minimal at best.  Trying to heat an
> engine block with that torch
> might not be enough.  IMO you should try a more
> agressive heat
> source...oxy/acetelene would be perfect.  (of course
> that is hot enough to
> melt metal so watch what you are doing)