Dave; Mark's WD 40, or other penetrating oil is a the best place to start. If it does not work, a variation is to heat the joints, and then apply the oil and twist. If all else fails there is one way left to try. It will be hard on the aluminum, and you MUST exercise great care. Muriatic acid, a/k/a hydrochloric acid dissolves minerals, skin, and metals FAST. You should to dilute it. How much will depend on how diluted it is when you buy it. Safety includes rubber gloves, goggles or face mask and a bucket of cold water standing by. I would apply it with an eye dropper or a similar device (eg, large I.V. syringe, sans needle). I know it works because I use this technique for the plumbing in my old house. Joints that defy the largest wrench will open as if brand new. JKL *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced/forwarded outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Sat Oct 28 2000 - 22:30:43 PDT
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