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fxrgrunt
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What's the current method for removing spuds from radiators that had the two tabs shear off?
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Use a saw or cutoff wheel to split the union nut and remove it. This gives you a spot to grab the spud with a pipe wrench.
If it will not budge, carefully saw 3-4 parallel grooves inside the spud, being careful to not cut into the radiator threads too much. Hammer/chisel each segment out.
Pipe dope will take care of the minor grooves that end up in the threads.1 -
It's called a caping chisel and it's a bit of a delicate process.
https://www.amazon.com/Mayhew-10400-8-Inch-Cape-Chisel/dp/B000K1JQVI/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=cape+chisel&s=hi&sr=1-3Contact John "JohnNY" Cataneo, NYC Master Plumber, Lic 1784
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