Originally posted by JohnHoward:
Heat is a good idea. Is propane hot enough? Supposed to warm up next week. I will tackle it then.



Any hand held torch is hot engough. I have a butane micro torch that works great. It gets about 1200C/2100F.
butane torch Mine is similar to this one. Paid $15.00 for mine.
You don't need a lot of heat just enough to destroy the rust and loosen the threads.


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