Cool tool

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a little pricey, but definitely cool
 
Looks like an induction heater, pretty common way of installing and removing large bolts and nuts/studs in industrial applications. Most of our hardware at work has about a 1" hole down the center and the heating element actually inserts inside the stud. When assembling big casings, you heat the stud to a specified expansion, tighten the nut down by hand, and let it cool. For removal you just heat the shit out of it and whack on the slug wrench.
 
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I still feel like I'd get it loose and try and finish taking it off by hand and burning the bajebus out of my fingers.
 
Im skeptical of the demo.
Now part of that is my nature. But...

The premise appears to be to heat the metal around the bolt thereby causing some expansion and allowing the bolt easier release. Typical induction torquing technique.
Where I scratch my head is that thermostat housing isnt threaded, the block is. I recognize there is some possible oxidation build up and friction in the smooth bore of the housing, but he vast majority of the contact area will be in the threads in the block. Heating the housing is going to provide minimal temp change to the block.
 
Ron said:
The premise appears to be to heat the metal around the bolt thereby causing some expansion and allowing the bolt easier release. Typical induction torquing technique.
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I was under the impression that the tool heated the bolt causing it to expand and crush/loosen the oxidation/rust on and in the threads, but I could be wrong.
 
could, but if you notice the heat probe is a hollow circle and encases the bolt head. If thats the intended technique itd be more effective to touch it to the bolt head
 
rodney eppes said:
How Bad you want one?
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don't start my wheels a turnin...picked up a 48 and started a build with that as the power plant plus all the spare parts I have here. Found out that with the bell housing being 2 piece with that engine having half of it as part of the block and oil pan. getting it to mate to a t90 was going to be problematic. Now if it had been a early 50's engine,that takes a standard bell housing and old adapter plates are out there to be had. That engine is different from the Willys flatheads I am used to and would need to buy specialised tools for the valves and such. I sent that engine on plus I had rebuilt another 4 cylinder for Nellie and had a true 60 plus horses...more than enough power for me.
 
My Boss has some trucks, just for retro. The Ford still has the V-8 engine, but Know one knows it's condition. I'd have to check the year. My First Jeep, a 46 CJ2A, which I never got road worthy, had a 53[Mercury?] in it, adapted to the 3 speed. I didn't know the older ones were 2 piece. I'm Still learning!
 
yea,it was an odd design and it screwed the pooch on what I was attempting. I still could have done it with more research and foot work. The engine was in sad shape anyhow with me breaking up the pistons with a bar and hammer from being frozen to the cylinder walls. I like how the valve and guide assemblies come out in one piece but you need special hooked tools (or make em) to get the clips out. It would have been more a torque monster than anything else and with 5.38 gears, a stump puller she would be.
 
My buddy has one and they work good on exhaust nuts for sure. Never tried on bolt like that but will turn a nut and stud cherry red quickly.
 
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