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Thread: Splitting VL Cases

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    Default Splitting VL Cases

    I'm having trouble freeing 2 case bolts in my '35 VLD cases. The last 2 are rusted tight. I've soaked with Kroil, used stacked washers and nut trying to pull or get the bolt sliding, heated the cases with a propane torch (sprayed with Kroil hoping the cooling effect would pull oil into the bolt holes), used a small drift pin to try punch the bolt . . . all with no luck freeing them. I may not be forceful enough; but, then again I don't want to bust the cases. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated?

    http://s1094.photobucket.com/albums/i443/wideglide38/

    Thanks,
    William #10035
    William Edwards
    AMCA #10035

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    Just a note of support. Take your time; moderation in all things. I have not dealt with this specific problem but have had to work at something similiar for weeks. It took a long time for these to rust in; it will take patience to get them to loosen.
    Bill Gilbert in Oregon

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    Thanks Bill - time and patience is key!
    William Edwards
    AMCA #10035

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    hello heat and kroil will do the trick.like bill said take your time.even if it takes a week. heat /soak/ cool etc. etc.

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    Thanks. Wish I had 5 gallons of kroil. . . .the cases would be swimming in it!
    William Edwards
    AMCA #10035

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