WGP Prostock pumping rod and cocking rod stuck

[Ashur]

I recently came into possession of a cocker that I CANNOT unthread the pumping rod and cocking rod. I don't know if some sort of thread sealer was used (I can't see any evidence around the threads) but it really only makes sense that some sort of material was used on the threads of these rods. So far I tried some thread penetration fluid, torquing it off with the two nuts thread on one end trick and even a heat treatment to no avail. I would like to hear any other techniques or pieces of advice to get these stubborn parts to come loose.

[Cdn_Cuda]

Try the freezer?

[Alexndl]

Did you manage to get the hammer and ram off the gun?

And what kind of heat source did you used?

[Ashur]

Sorry guys, the week can get busy.

I have not tried the freezer. Put it in for some time, take it out and let it warm up before unscrewing again?

I took off the front block, but have not removed the ram itself. I can't get the hammer out because I can't screw out the velocity adjuster since the cocking rod is stuck in the hammer and going through the allen key hole.

My heat source was a lighter for an extended period of time (timing rod, not cocking rod since it is still stuck in the hammer and that is still stuck in the gun). Would you suggest something else?

[Cdn_Cuda]

Freezer as in may minorly shrink the metal and make it slightly easier to separate.

A strong blow dryer might work better as a heat source. Direct hot air a bit better at least.

[NONOBLITUS]

Big old set of vise grips will do the trick.