Hi Bob,
Try using a pipe wrench with one of those rubber pads for opening jar lids as
mar protection (plus more gripping area). The wrench will give you leverage.
Go Slow... Try going in the opposite direction if it seems to be binding again.
Good luck...
Julius
n2wn
I am trying to remove a 3/4" aluminum element end from a swaged 1-1/4"
> element. I don't think these have been apart in 30 years. What tricks do
> you guys have up your sleeve to help me separate these two pieces of
> tubing?
>
> Using vise grips on the smaller section I was able to rotate the element
> and move it back about an inch, but that's as far as it has gone. I'll be
> chewing up the smaller tubing if I continue this route.
>
> I've soaked the connection with LPS lubricant overnight but thought I
> would put out a call for ideas before giving it another go today...
>
> TIA
>
> 73 de Bob - K0RC
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