harleyKmodel

I am struggling to remove the intake manifold on my '53 K model.
I have worked hard on loosening the manifold clamps but they won't budge.
Next step is acetylene with small rosebud tip to heat and expand the clamp.
I restrained myself to see if others had some ideas I could try that are less drastic.
I really hate to damage them and throw them out. I have learned it is pretty costly to replace damaged parts on this bike.
Thanks in advance
K Daddy

Tap on nut with lead or brass hammer all around might break free. Make shore you are going counter clock wise as looking at them. Before that I would soak them with lock free oil over night might work ? Don't be afraid to put some mustard on it to break free the nuts with a long wrench with leverage. My opinion.

Give both nuts a generous dousing of 'Kroil' - leave for a couple of hours and repeat. Yes - tap with a copper or nylon tipped hammer. This method works every time. I've been able to remove plenty of W series and a couple of Panhead manifold nuts that have been seriously crusty and seized without damage or using heat. Cheers Hayley.

Great advice. I got the manifold off without breaking anything. It took some pretty good whacks, but they finally loosened.
Thanks