Anyone have a good technique for separating two piece rods?

[FatTuna]

I have a pair of bent butt rods that are both stuck. Anyone know a good trick to separate them?

[Marcq]

I have a pair of bent butt rods that are both stuck. Anyone know a good trick to separate them?

Did you try the ice treatment ?
Marc..

[Dominick]

Heat from a hair dryer on the female side and ice on the male side.  Put rod behind your knees.  Grip rod on each side of your knees and spread your knees in a slightly squat position putting pressure on both sides.  That should do it.  Dominick

[theswimmer]

Heat from a hair dryer on the female side and ice on the male side.  Put rod behind your knees.  Grip rod on each side of your knees and spread your knees in a slightly squat position putting pressure on both sides.  That should do it.  Dominick

Yup, that.
Works every time.

[Tiddlerbasher]

Dominick - I didn't realise you were that flexible

[Keta]

If the nut is jammed put penetrating oil on it and use a strap wrench to get it loose.

[Ruffy]

Is there a preferred way of treating the join before hand to stop this happening? Wax? A bit of grease? I wouldn't want one coming apart at the wrong time but then it's annoying when you can't separate them.

Cheers,
Andrew

[Dominick]

Dominick - I didn't realise you were that flexible

Didn't you know that zin is a good relaxant?  I can do this after 1/2 of a bottle.    Dominick

[cbar45]

I have a pair of bent butt rods that are both stuck. Anyone know a good trick to separate them?

I would try a penetrant like Kroil, and carefully tap all around the joint with something like a rubber mallet.

If the join is via one of those old Varmac two-piece reel seats, you'd probably be better off replacing the entire ferrule.

Those were prone to corrosion, and once saltwater sets in the parts literally fuse together.

I've never been successful in separating one of those, but if it's just be an overly-tight fit you might have better luck.

[FatTuna]

Both nuts are free. I used a strap wrench on them. I will try the ice and blow dryer trick first. Thanks guys.

[Keta]

When you get them apart put a small O ring on the male end to help keep water out.

[FatTuna]

When you get them apart put a small O ring on the male end to help keep water out.

That's a good call. I bet that would work well.

[conchydong]

I recently used a product made by CRC called Freeze Off on a fan blade that was stuck to the motor shaft on a AC condensing unit. Haven't tried it on marine or reel parts yet but so far so good.

[fishhawk]

As far as pre-treatment on preventing them from getting stuck all us old-timers down here in texas use the oil that gathers in the  crease of your nose!
Mark

[Bryan Young]

I gotta try that freeze off.  Looks like good stuff.

Regarding pre-treatement, I would grease the ferule, but only for screw type ferule.  I would not do anything for friction joints.  Friction joints will create a vacuum and those things may never come off.

Good luck.