What have we learned lately…
I’m learning there are lots of techniques for trying to remove rusted bolts from an old Marine Engine exhaust manifold….
The simple approach of putting a socket wrench on it with an extension - well… that works when the bolt head isn’t rusted.
Lots of videos are out there for how to Heat up the bolt or nut to loosen them involve using a torch…. Please think about the danger of using a torch in a boat engine bay…. There can be fuel fumes that will blast you right out of the worries of rusted bolts and into a hospital burn unit…
Here’s one of the techniques I’m trying - involving NO external Heat/flame sources…