on 9/12/99 9:59 AM, Carrington, Tom at tcarrington@RELITECH.COM wrote:

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> Can't get the torch on the surrounding metal due to things in the way? Then
> heat the remaining bolt/stud. Get it just glowing orange, and keep it that
> way for a minute or so. That gives the heat time to penetrate the
> surrounding metal. Shut off the torch, then cool the stud quickly. The stud
> will contract, which may loosen it enough to get it out with vise grips.
>
> I used to use Freon spray cans to cool heated bolts/studs, but you can't get
> that anymore. Carb cleaner may work.snip

Try "super cold 22" (M.G. Chemicals). Its a aerosol spray can that when
sprayed on an object will cool to a claimed -71 C.
You can get it at electronic supply stores.

Good to have around when trouble shooting electronic components that you
suspect having heat related failure.

Alistair