MAPP gas is hotter than propane, but adding O2 can get that caliper red hot, which in my experience works very well to free up stubborn nuts/bolts.
-Max -----Original Message----- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rich Thomas Sent: Tuesday, October 12, 2010 3:13 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] $#!^ -- brakes I'll take the caliper off and soak it with some PB then try an easy-out. I have a propane torch too that does pretty well as a hot wrench with MAPP gas. --R On 10/12/2010 2:42 PM, Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote: > I've got an oxy-acetylene torch now - you may borrow if your inclined > to try an application of heat and an easy-out. > > I used this "blue wrench" on Saturday to persuade a sticking hydraulic > fitting on the SLS of my wagon; all went well until I managed to pour > hot oil on my forearm (note to self: ensure hydraulic lines are empty > before using blue wrench). > > -Max > > > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
