Rusted bolts break free fast
Was trying to think of that “perfect” tool a while back that I always want in the box ready to use. Decided that the manual impact tool from Lisle Manufacturing is the one for anybody into hobby work on older cars. Those old classics always seem to have the bolts that won’t break loose. You try and try and only succeed in stripping the head of busting the bolt or even a knuckle for your effort.
The manual impact wrench seems to solve those problems. Put a little oil on the stuck bolt and let it soak in then put the right socket in the tool or maybe even a twist socket, get on the bolt and hit the top with the hammer and it will practically always break loose. The next step(s) is to smile and ratched the thing off as if it was a brand new bolt without a grain of rust. Beats heat and saves a lot of time with letting oil seep into rusty areas.
Can’t even begin to say how many times that little magic tool saved us from confronting the impossible and giving up. No torches for heat are needed and the back breaking part is replaced by the hammer hit; quick and easy and it works almost every single time.
The part number for these great little hand tools is L29200; it’s made by Lisle Manufacturing; it’s available at Mechanics Tool Supply and you need it in your tool box if you ever deal with bolts that won’t break loose.
