Separating corroded dissimilar metal parts
Separating corroded dissimilar metal parts
(OP)
Still doing some maintenance after Hurricane Ivan. I have a number of brass parts with steel set screws. The screws in the ones that didn't get submerged by the salt storm surge can be removed with no trouble. The ones that were submerged, and not for long, have seized tight and cannot be freed with an impact driver.
I tried various kinds of penetrating oil and rust removers with no effect. The only difference I know with the seized parts is that they were submerged for a very short while.
I need to save the brass parts if possible, since they are no longer available for replacement.
Thanks
I tried various kinds of penetrating oil and rust removers with no effect. The only difference I know with the seized parts is that they were submerged for a very short while.
I need to save the brass parts if possible, since they are no longer available for replacement.
Thanks





RE: Separating corroded dissimilar metal parts
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"It's better to die standing than live your whole life on the knees" by Peter Mayle in his book A Good Year
RE: Separating corroded dissimilar metal parts
A friend suggested heating the parts, figuring the brass would expand more than the steel and loosen the screw. I haven't tried that yet.
Thanks again. You took the time for this at 2:16 am?
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"It's better to die standing than live your whole life on the knees" by Peter Mayle in his book A Good Year
RE: Separating corroded dissimilar metal parts
Good luck
StoneCold
RE: Separating corroded dissimilar metal parts
You may need to drill the steel out. Then remove the remaining by collapsing it.
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Plymouth Tube
RE: Separating corroded dissimilar metal parts