jmt Posted August 9, 2008 Report Share Posted August 9, 2008 I've got a Rollie (rep) crown that came attached to a 2836-2 stem. But... the stem cracked (don't ask) ... so, I'd like to remove the stem fragment from the crown, but they are very tightly attached. Any tips on wrenching the two apart would be greatly appreciated! Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drop Posted August 10, 2008 Report Share Posted August 10, 2008 The stem screws into the crown, sometimes glue is used to make a tight fit. Try to use a match or something to heat up the connection, melt the glue, and then unscrew with a pair of neddle nose. Be careful as the metal will get hot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmt Posted August 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2008 The stem screws into the crown, sometimes glue is used to make a tight fit. Try to use a match or something to heat up the connection, melt the glue, and then unscrew with a pair of neddle nose. Be careful as the metal will get hot. Thanks Drop. Forgot to add that I had already tried heating it. Hoping for any other tips, but I will go back to heating and twisting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sssurfer Posted August 12, 2008 Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 If the stem fragment that remained attached to the crown is long enough, heating usually works. You need to get the crown really hot. A soldier iron is the best way to apply heat. Heating the crown only, and keeping the stem chilly (e.g. by freezing the crown+stem ensemble before applying heat, and holding the stem with frozen pliers) may help. Also keeping the crown+stem dipped in a debonder for a couple of days may help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toadtorrent Posted August 12, 2008 Report Share Posted August 12, 2008 I use a gas stove. As others have stated, it gets hot and might melt the o-ring in the crown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmt Posted August 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 Thanks guys. Actually had to heat it til it turned red, but got it out. And, o-ring did not melt, so I am good to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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