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Originally Posted by john70t View Post
... And use MAPP/OxcyAclt heat on only the surrounding surface to open the surrounding material.
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Heat on a nut will expand the nut. (good ) Heat on the bolt will expand the bolt (good also for loosening). Heat on the surrounding material will expand the surrounding material, increasing the load (and thus locking) of the bolt/screw.
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