>
> Don't get your hopes up, though.  Axle nuts are known for their ability t=
o
> freeze up and be almost impossible to remove.  High thermal mass means
> trying to heat it with a propane torch is futile.  I have had success wit=
h
> CAREFULLY running a bead of 6010 or 6013 around PART WAY.  That will put
> enough heat in fast enough to break the whatever-it-is holding the thing
> on.


My brother delights in removing hard to remove bearing cups by running a
bead of weld (with arc welder) around the inside of the bearing cup.
 Apparently they virtually fall out once punished in this way.

Justin
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