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Originally Posted by mchs3d  I was wondering if anyone could tell me how to safely remove the bottom valve caps on my horn. They're completely stuck, and the only way I can think of removing them is with a wrench, which I know is VERY dangerous for the horn. Also, the little slide at then end of my third valve slide is stuck. Any help is greatly appreciated! |
Put your horn in the freezer, valves removed, for an hour. Remove it and run hot tap water on the bottom caps for a minute. Wrap a cap with two layers of washcloth, and try slip joint pliers grabbing the cap with the washcloth in place. Be very gentle, and try to adjust the pliers so they grap evenly. Go for a small amount of rotation - not all at once. Hold the horn upside down between your thighs while doing this. You can add a spray of PB Powerful Blaster (auto parts store) to the inside after the hot water.
You can but a scarf twisted up through the slide and pull on that. If the whole slide comes off soak it in PB which might free it.