On Sat, Aug 16, 2014 at 5:09 PM, Jerry Herrman via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> I have had little success with stubborn handles (on a splined shaft) > despite applying "Liquid Wrench" over a period of days and using a puller > intended for the purpose. Applying too much force usually results in > breaking the faucet handle. Could it be that this type of product won't > penetrate in this area? > I'm assuming you're applying it to the splined side of the handle? In my experience, most such handles are made from pot metal/zamac. As such, they can, over a period of years, absorb humidity from the air and actually swell into the brass splines of the valve stem. Yer better off just cutting the handle off if it won't come loose and starting afresh. -MMM- _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner has no control over the content of the messages of each contributor.