Tips for a stuck nipple????

[rednek80]

All of the above, plus: Acetone + Auto Trans Fluid is said to be best. Best off-the shelf stuff is Kriol. Let it soak awhile

Kroil

 

[CV-66]

I recently picked up a pretty rough 1858 Remington... gummed up pretty bad, the guts were packed with soot and sludge... could barely get the cylinder pin out.

Anyhow, disassembling it for a cleaning and inspection and I have it all down but for ONE stupid nipple that wont budge.

Ive soaked it from both ends with penetrating oil and the two nipple wrenches I have just arent making it.

They are almost bending and rounding off, all while the nipple sits there laughing at me.

Any other ideas on this, other tools that can be improvised?


The nipple itself is clear and I suppose I could just leave it in there, but I would like to be able to get it out.

 

[CV-66]

I used to use Kroil and then there was another product only sold on Tv, not in any stores they said. Think it was mostly kerosene. Spray, soak for a day, repeat.
Hope the humor comes through (give her a twist and ask her to whistle)

 

[Hellgate]

After soaking overnight in 50/50 atf/acetone put the cylinder in a PADDED VISE. As you torque on the nipple turn it briefly toward tightening then as you torque to loosen push down hard and take a small hammer and taptaptaptaptaptap on the nipple wrench as you torque to unscrew it. The tapping on the wrench can help break up the rust and work the oil into the threads. A brief turn to tighten can also break up the rusted parts. After you get the nipples out apply anti-seize grease to all the nipple threads before re-installing.

 

[RVTECH]

When all this is completed make your own 'custom' nipple 'wrench' out of a screwdriver style nut driver.

Find one that fits around the nipple and cut slots in it to fit the 'flats' of the nipple. Heat and harden the end and you will have the best nipple wrench made!

I have done this myself and will post a pic if you would like.

 

[shibbershabber]

When all this is completed make your own 'custom' nipple 'wrench' out of a screwdriver style nut driver.

Find one that fits around the nipple and cut slots in it to fit the 'flats' of the nipple. Heat and harden the end and you will have the best nipple wrench made!

I have done this myself and will post a pic if you would like.

What did you use to cut it?

The wrenches are my problem, nothing fits well enough. These wrenches are made for normal removal.

 

[Hellgate]

You can also get the ratcheting nipple wrench from Track of the Wolf.

 

[3putts]

I was thinking.... a gentle pulling on them after a good rubbing of an ice cube....

When I started reading this thread, I knew there had to be one.........

 

[Capn Jack]

Whats the mix ratio on the atf/acetone?

About 50/50 the Acetone breaks the atf down so it can penetrate. Brake fluid is also good, but takes longer to penetrate due to higher viscosity.

 

[jbett98]

Anymore, I just hand these type of projects to Velzey, since I would just screw it up and he would just have to fix my ham fisted mistakes.

 

[DizzyJ]

Somebody got a picture of this "nipple" they're talking about?

The gun related one.

 

[RVTECH]

What did you use to cut it?

If I recall I used a fine hacksaw blade and cleaned it up with a thin file.

I need to make another but will do it differently this time!

 

[No_Regerts]

I dated a chick with an inverted nipple. Never got it out.

 

[Core]

Kroil creeps. Let it penetrate into the threads. Stuff is super thin.

 

[Stomper]

I dated a chick with an inverted nipple. Never got it out.

Quitter!

 

[DizzyJ]

I dated a chick with an inverted nipple. Never got it out.

You didn't try hard enough.

 

[Stomper]

You didn't try hard enough.

"Getting it in" is supposed to be the goal, not staying out...

 

[No_Regerts]

"Getting it in" is supposed to be the goal, not staying out...

If that was the chick I ended up marrying, Id have a joke about how getting out might not be so bad sometimes....

 

[Pyro]

I recently picked up a pretty rough 1858 Remington... gummed up pretty bad, the guts were packed with soot and sludge... could barely get the cylinder pin out.

Anyhow, disassembling it for a cleaning and inspection and I have it all down but for ONE stupid nipple that wont budge.

Ive soaked it from both ends with penetrating oil and the two nipple wrenches I have just arent making it.

They are almost bending and rounding off, all while the nipple sits there laughing at me.

Any other ideas on this, other tools that can be improvised?


The nipple itself is clear and I suppose I could just leave it in there, but I would like to be able to get it out.

This whole situation could have been avoided...........As any black powder shooter knows, to clean soon after shooting with ................
HOT WATER with suds!!!
In this case, take the cylinder out and cook it for awhile in plain old boiling water (don't add suds as it will boil over and make a mess). Should loosen up-if not - Rinse and Repeat

 

[98sporty]

In case you haven't cured it yet... The acetone/atf is pretty effective...I use it at 50/50. but no matter what you use, don't be in a rush to get it out.... let it sit in the solution for a few days... just forgetaboutit...Most people rush to get frozen/rusted stuff fixed in too much of a hurry...