seized nipple

[bhoteling]

I tried to remove the nipple from my muzzleloader tonight and with quite a bit of force cannot get it to move. I am sure many of you have had this problem, what to do? I know that I should use anti seize on the threads but the gun is new to me and I don't know the history.

Help!

 

[bpd303]

Most auto parts stores carry Loctite Freeze & Release. It has worked for me on some very stubborn nipples that had been rusted in for years. If you can't find it on PEI it's available on the internet, like Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/Loctite-Freeze-Release-13-52-996456/dp/B001VXU474

 

[Rifleman1776]

What is the rifle? Antique, new made custom, facory? Whatever, the key to removing is to use a properly fitting nipple wrench. Something like a penetrator can help but the wrench is #1.

 

[robinsroost]

Plug the nipple with a piece of inner tube under the hammer, or one of the automotive vacuum plugs, or maybe a protective end cap for metal shelves. Mix 1/2 acetone and 1/2 transmission fluid and pour about 2 tablespoons down the bore. Let it set overnight and try to remove the nipple. Hope this helps. Keep yer powder dry.....Robin

 

[FishDFly]

Plug the nipple with a piece of inner tube under the hammer, or one of the automotive vacuum plugs, or maybe a protective end cap for metal shelves. Mix 1/2 acetone and 1/2 transmission fluid and pour about 2 tablespoons down the bore. Let it set overnight and try to remove the nipple. Hope this helps. Keep yer powder dry.....Robin

You need to mix the acetone and ATF in a glass bottle with a lid and shake vigorously for several days prior to using. It needs to go into solution.

The specific gravity of acetone and ATF are vastly different and will separate out with the ATF at the bottom and no acetone in the solution.

Get a Tedd Cash nipple wrench, the best there is.

 

[crockett]

Try: http://www.homedepot.com/p/Blaster-11-oz-Penetrating-Catalyst-Lubricant-16PB-THD/202597469
Obviously take barrel out of stock.

 

[nkbj]

Recently was trying to get a stuck nipple out of a rusty Renegade barrel that hadn't been used in many many years. Heating the breech up (to dry out any grease or moisture and also to mechanically work the threaded joint), letting it cool and then soaking a few days in penetrating oil worked just fine.

 

[fleener]

I just bought a ted cash nipple ratchet. Love it, more torque and less chance of rounding.

Fleener

 

[Artificer]

Try: http://www.homedepot.com/p/Blaster-11-oz-Penetrating-Catalyst-Lubricant-16PB-THD/202597469
Obviously take barrel out of stock.

This stuff is even noticeably better than Kroil of other penetrating oils. I highly recommend it as well.
Gus

 

[dcriner]

When you've tried those ideas and failed, go to a hardware store and get a properly sized screw extractor (a.k.a. easy-out). Grab the easy-out with a pair of vise-grips, turn counter-clockwise, and the nipple will come out.

I have used this approach successfully after solvents, etc didn't help. And after futzing around with a nipple wrench, the flats on the nipple are usually boogered, so the wrench just slips off.

Some nipples, maybe Ampco, have deeper flats, which helps.

You may have to first run a drill bit through the nipple to enlarge the bottom hole to prevent the easy-out from bottoming out before it engages the nipple i.d.

Let us know how you get the nipple out.

 

[Rat Trapper]

In the future always put breech plug grease on nipples and clean out screws.

 

[stinkyfeet]

You need to mix the acetone and ATF in a glass bottle with a lid and shake vigorously for several days prior to using. It needs to go into solution.

The specific gravity of acetone and ATF are vastly different and will separate out with the ATF at the bottom and no acetone in the solution.

Get a Tedd Cash nipple wrench, the best there is.[/quote]
Good god almighty I would rather buy a new barrel than to shake a solution up for several days.. :rotf: :rotf: I know what ya meant just had to comment..

 

[Billnpatti]

Yes, I agree that the acetone and ATF need to be well mixed. If it is not, the acetone will separate out and not be able to do its job of carrying the ATF into the threads to loosen them. When properly mixed and applied, the stuff is a great penetrating oil that will loosen threads that have defied other treatments.

 

[Pete G]

Heat and let cool for a couple of cycles, but only after making absolutely certain there is no load in the barrel, then overnight soak with Kroil.

 

[nkbj]

Heating and cooling... very important. It mechanically works the joint as well as creating pathways for whatever you want to soak in.
Or, at least that's my theory because it worked for me and might work for somebody else.

 

[tom deinek]

"Let us know how you get the nipple out. "

+1

Note that we all assume you will be successful.

 

[F.G. Ford]

Good God almighty I would rather buy a new barrel than to shake a solution up for several days.. I know what ya meant just had to comment..
My thoughts EXACTLY!
My wrist would be sore, then be unable to work on the stuck nipple.
I'd probably have to use my plazma cutter. :youcrazy:
2Tall you are a man with a keen eye.
Fred

 

[bhoteling]

Dry fired it once and that seemed to break things up. The nipple came out with some force after that, Thanks for the help.