Adam
SS screws in aluminum are probably now fused together....no amount of
penetrating oil will loosen them. Drilling them out and tap new treads
after is one option. An impact driver is another option....you might
get lucky with the impact driver and not have to tap new treads but I
wouldn't count on that ...the impact driver may also break the screws as
they are fused to the aluminum.
I took a stanchion and stanchion base off last year using an impact
driver but a few of the screws broke off, had to be drilled out and new
treads. Luckily for me a fellow club member who is also a machinist
(retired) did the latter part.
Rob Abbott
AZURA
C&C 32 - #277
Halifax, N.S.
On 2021-01-14 7:29 a.m., Adam Hayden via CnC-List wrote:
Hello
I am in the process of ordering new spreaders and the supplier asked
to send the old bases so the holes can be properly aligned.
The spreader bases are attached by screws. I have soaked with
penetrating oil this evening and will soak over night. I will bring a
torch over tomorrow. Any other suggestions would be appreciated. I
would prefer not to have to drill them out.
See the attached link
https://photos.app.goo.gl/RuDjmDNgWMELrcoR6
<https://photos.app.goo.gl/RuDjmDNgWMELrcoR6>
Thanks
Adam
C&C 36
Pictou NS
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