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Originally Posted by Aurel
For headstuds removal, I have a heat gun that goes up to 540degF. Since the red loctite is supposed to melt around 325-350F, it should work. Anyone ever tried a heatgun? My plan is to first find the right conditions on a non-broken divalar stud, then apply same on the broken one, with a nut welded on it. I`ll have to find someone to weld that nut though...
Aurel
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I didn't use my oxy-acetylene rig, but I did use a Mapp gas unit. A 540 degree heat gun, which I assume is electric, probably isn't enough. You have a lot of metal mass in the case to absorb the heat, which I think would make it tough to melt the Loctite. Get a handheld Mapp unit for $40 or so at Lowes or HD.