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HOW TO REMOVE RUSTED, FROZEN, PIPE PLUGS, BROKEN STUDS, CAP SCREWS, AND NUTS

By Bud Motry

20201 Arthur Road, Bib Rapids, Michigan 49307

Pipe plugs become set in their ways, and sometimes difficult to remove. If a square head plug is to be removed, pound on the head of the plug using a one pound hammer. Rhythmic blows, not too hard, should be used and continued for a minute or more. A spray penetrant, like WD-40, always helps. Use a large wrench, like a 12" crescent to remove the plug. If the head is mutilated, a vise grip pliers may also be used.

If an allen head plug is encountered, select a drift punch as large as will enter the opening and pound on it as described. In removing this plug a socket type alien wrench is best, but a conventional "L" shaped wrench may be used if an 1/8" or 1/4" pipe about 6" long is placed over the long end of the wrench. This gives l...

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