Us m48 fuze

[Dunkbfg]

Any recommendations on how to remove a seized brass head from this fuze without damaging it?

Picture is stock via google.

 

[US-Subs]

Assuming that you are certain the fuze is inert -
Although I am sure we have plenty of machinists on the forum that have better tools and methods, I generally put the threads between two wood blocks in a vise and try a set of channel locks and a couple of layers of bicycle inner tube cut to fit. The tube pads and gives reasonable grip, but you still need to be careful not to damage anything.

 

[HAZORD]

To add to what Jeff has said, assuming it's inert, many times you can help to break stuck parts free by hitting the assembly with a hammer. A dead blow hammer or a leather hammer will allow you to hit things without bending the materials or leaving marks.

 

[Dunkbfg]

Assuming that you are certain the fuze is inert -
Although I am sure we have plenty of machinists on the forum that have better tools and methods, I generally put the threads between two wood blocks in a vise and try a set of channel locks and a couple of layers of bicycle inner tube cut to fit. The tube pads and gives reasonable grip, but you still need to be careful not to damage anything.

Worked great - set it up and off it came, Thanks!