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Originally Posted by biggflintmi
I ended up using a hacksaw blade and a screwdriver to chisel it out. I had to cut it in 3 spots to get it out. It was so corroded it looked like it was welded to it. Now i just have to get it all cleaned up so i can put it back on. .I didnt even tear up the threads and thats what i was worried about. Thanks for the tips.  |
I have a lot of experience removing fasteners and fittings that have corroded themselves in place...
very small to very large in size. using an easy out on a corroded pipe fitting will just expand the metal fitting an bind it up more...cuting the fitting and shrinking its dia you can then remove it...
when its safe to do so using a good torch properly adjusted and sized you can remove most hardware siezed up...
as with most threads like you have here a round pipe wire brush will clean up the debris/corroded mess then using pipe tape re install new part.... good luck !