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Tdworld 4435 Wrench
Tdworld 4435 Wrench
Tdworld 4435 Wrench
Tdworld 4435 Wrench
Tdworld 4435 Wrench

Solve This: Stuck Nut

Oct. 24, 2016
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In trying to loosen an over-tightened and stuck nut on a threaded shaft should you:

  1. Chill the nut and bolt?
  2. Heat the nut and bolt?
  3. Neither way will help

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