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04-13-2019, 02:22 PM | #15 |
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Old school. Dad taught me that trick when I was maybe 10. Works great. Don't even need a hammer. Can just pick up a stone.
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Since this thread was pretty basic to begin with and was thoroughly answered in the first response, let's change the subject. Here's how you use a hammer at the other end of the gasket's life: [ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VC8ldesvrY[/ame] |
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I have always had gasket paper at the ready. It's up there with the proverbial duct tape and baling wire. These are excellent hacks to share.
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Maybe this should now be an old school hacks thread. Here's how to use a candle to unstick bolts:
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"Five minutes of waxing and it comes right out."
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I've never had luck with propane or MAPP, only acetylene, so I'm inclined to buy in on the wax bit.
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The stock ones are pretty easy with a socket extension. aftermarket ones can be trickier sometimes.
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