"Vic Smith" wrote:

Good trick. Having disassembled many and various fittings,
including
naval, here's another tip most without experience don't think of.
Sharply tapping a fitting with a hammer - repeating as necessary -
is
often more efficient and safer than solely wrenching or prying.

A 4 Lb drill hammer.

A must have tool when working on a boat.

Lew