911SC ROW - best Torch/Heat question . . .
 

Hi guys,

78SC ROW...

I've done a good amount of Wayne's projects with PBblaster, but have run into a few that seem to require the next step "up" - heat to expand and remove the old parts...

I've done smaller projects, but nothing suspension related yet. And PBblaster is not doing the job.... :( It's time for me to buy a torch (aka heat to free bolts) on siezed control arms etc. . .

Asking for advice on what you guys like the best:

• favorite torch brand/type/features
• Best place to source (PParts preferred)

As stated, I'm looking for something with multiple uses, no cutting yet, moreso heating a spot area and eventually move into possible cutting.

Thanks!

Harbor Freight sells a nice oxygen-acetylene torch kit for about $125. You then need to buy the bottles from your local AIR GAS store, about $80 bucks for each bottle, but then it's about $20 to refill later once you own the bottles. The prices are aproximate.

I have this setup and it have been wonderful to have. I recently replaced the spring mouts on my beater F150 and blasting the old rivots out was easier and took less time than trying to find bolts to replace them.

You can heat or cut, just be sure you learn how to use it before you cut a hole in your chassis or something like that.

Another opinion,....

After witnessing valve failures of a cheap oxy-acetylene torch assembly, this isn't somewhere to cut corners. I'd look for a Victor or Smiths setup if thats what you need.

In many cases, a Bernzomatic torch with a Mapp gas cylinder can do a job without risking everything in the vicinity of what you are working on. :) :)

Thanks for the input guys . . . I've got some research to do . .

you spray & tap with a steel hammer then wait, then repeat every few hours for several days, right???

I'd also go for a MAPP gas setup for now.

agreed. i took some of the crusti-est exhaust nuts off using a MAPP torch. when my friend and i slid under the car, and saw the corroded nuts..it brought up tears of fear. he went for it..knowing it was MY car. we didnt break a thing!! MAPP torch!