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Old 02-15-2018, 10:16 PM   #10
1930marie
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Default Re: Cowl Band restoration

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Originally Posted by Nelson C View Post
I've found that putting something like penetrating oil on the threads and letting it soak for quite a while can be helpful. Also, sometimes some concentrated heat from a blow torch can loosen those nuts. You don't want to force them.
That's spot on advise - I put a couple of rags below and sprayed the threads and nuts down with PB blaster. I'll soak them for a week. Removing and installing my wife helps me, a paint job is expensive.
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