Joe. You are so correct! I guess you are just echoing what I already posted though. "(of course that is hot enough to melt metal so watch what you are doing)" If a guy pays attention to what he's doing, there is nothing wrong with using oxy/acetelene. MAPP gas would also be a good choice. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joe Bachan" <jbachan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2004 9:17 AM Subject: Re: IML: Broken Bolt removal Brad An oxy/ace torch is very hot and can destroy a part in the hands of a novis. A MAPP gas torch is hotter than propane but not as hot as an oxy/ace torch. They work quite well for removing tough bolts and the like. They don't cost any more than propane and are just as easy to use. Joe 76 NYB --- Brad Hogg <roadhogg@xxxxxxx> wrote: > > > ...Having used a propane torch for this purpose I can > say that the heat they > provide is minimal at best. Trying to heat an > engine block with that torch > might not be enough. IMO you should try a more > agressive heat > source...oxy/acetelene would be perfect. (of course > that is hot enough to > melt metal so watch what you are doing)