I apologize if this is slightly of topic.

I have seen alot of people on this forum suggest using heat to loosen up stuck/rusted bolts. I currently only have a little MAP gas torch which doesn't get metal hot enough to make a difference when trying to loosen stuck bolts.
Does anyone have any recommendations on the type of torch I should get for heating bolts to loosen them. I assume so type of acetylene/O2 but Im looking for recommendations.

I don't have a big shop and my welding experience is a little dated so something small ad easy to operate would be preferred.

Thanks

 

I just used a little propane torch. It worked like a charm

 

 

That is what I use.. and I even have a nice torch set.. in fact I have 2 nice torch sets.


The small portable torches get into tighter spaces.. and you can direct the heat a lil better. Just my opinion though.

 

I used the Mapp gas as well to get mine loose for my lift. worked pretty well.

 

i prefer mapp gas to a propane torch for small jobs, but for big stuff, or just allot of small stuff, oxygen, acetylene is the way to go.