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Trying to replace the old nipple on my Fox River Fifty but its stuck.

I tried hittin it with wd40 for the last 3 days to get it to break loose but all I did was ruin a brand new nipple wrench lol

I already know now to remove that "clean out" on the drum screw so no worries there.

Bout to just say heck with it and put it on the wall and move on.
 
Heat the nipple with a torch, let cool, then try spinning it out. If the clean out screw can be removed, you can try pb blaster through that hole to loosen rust inside the drum.
 
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i notched a 1/4 inch drive socket that fit over the cone. can't remember the size of the socket, but with a 3/8 adapter and using a 3/8 drive extension and ratchet with a few shocking smacks to the handle it turned out.
has been about 10 years so my memory of the process is poor. haven't had a stuck nipple for that long . now the next one i shoot will be stuck!:doh:
 
Actually the most import step just got mentioned, make sure it is unloaded. I thought long and hard about that when I heated the clean out screw, even though I could see through the nipple threads it was clear.

FYI, for jobs this small a little butane crack torch is normally enough heat.
 
Kroil is the best, then PB.
I just took the cones out of the 1860 for the first time. the last one would not move.
I made a modified socket like stated about. I used a impact driver, one whack. Then the racket.
Came right out with no juice needed, and I have Kroil and PB standing by.
 
Kroil and heat. Lightly tapping the wrench while applying some force can help as well.

In the FUTURE, put some anti seize on the threads and remove the nipple each time you clean the gun. Reapply the anti seize each time and DON'T over tighten the nipple. It only needs to be snug.
 
Anyone ever try Knock’er Loose?
Found this stuff a few years back. Works awesome!
Walk
 

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