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Old 02-28-2018, 10:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Alec300SD View Post
Tightly twist in a cotton rag into the injector hole.
Apply 50/50 Acetone ATF mix (great cheap penetrant) to the rag.
Can't get Kroil in CA.
The next day, use a brass bottle brush to scour out the residue.
Repeat the above steps until the threads are clean.

After the collars are clean, apply heat and impact gun to aid in removing the lock collar.

If the lock collar gets FUBARed switch to an air chisel

This does work for MANY tough jobs.


Also, if you have a container large enough to hold the head (like a pan with top, consider using xylene instead of acetone.
Don't smoke and do it outside.
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