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<blockquote data-quote="Perplexed" data-source="post: 3169668" data-attributes="member: 7157"><p>Thanks for the comments, folks. I did try a heat gun to the point the upper housing was hot to the touch, and the oil in the gap was starting to bubble, but to no avail. </p><p></p><p>The light socket in this particular housing is inserted from inside out - there’s no way to get to it unless I can separate the two components, or I do some cutting of the metal flange surrounding the socket. </p><p></p><p>I was afraid someone would mention galvanic corrosion. Looks like some cutting may be necessary, unless I try a different penetrating lube. Any recommendations? Keep in mind there’s only the gap between the two parts which would be about 1/16” wide, and a set screw hole about 3/8” in diameter, where I can apply any lube.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Perplexed, post: 3169668, member: 7157"] Thanks for the comments, folks. I did try a heat gun to the point the upper housing was hot to the touch, and the oil in the gap was starting to bubble, but to no avail. The light socket in this particular housing is inserted from inside out - there’s no way to get to it unless I can separate the two components, or I do some cutting of the metal flange surrounding the socket. I was afraid someone would mention galvanic corrosion. Looks like some cutting may be necessary, unless I try a different penetrating lube. Any recommendations? Keep in mind there’s only the gap between the two parts which would be about 1/16” wide, and a set screw hole about 3/8” in diameter, where I can apply any lube. [/QUOTE]
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