I will go back to the boat later today and try again to loosen the parts. Korbey I thought about using a torch, but honestly I'm afraid to do it in this area with the risk of damaging the fiberglass around, worst case cause a fire. I have not a lot of space to work around, so I would end up eating the bronze bolt instead of the aluminum plate when I should be doing the opposite.
I had the idea to drill out the bronze bolts and try to save the aluminum custom part. I could easily replace the bolts by SS ones. I liked the higher end looking bronze, but i cannot see why 316 SS would not be fine with tefgel between the Al and SS. Is drilling bronze tricky? I may keep this idea in the bag, but if i go forward with more intrusive methods i will do it at the end of the season. Other ideas still welcome, but I guess there is not magic trick out there. Thank you. Bruno Lachance Bécassine, 33-2 New-Richmond, Qc Envoyé de mon iPad Le 7 juin 2021 à 11:54, Korbey Hunt via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> a écrit : Try a MAP gas torch Get Outlook for Android<https://aka.ms/AAb9ysg> ________________________________ From: Korbey Hunt via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> Sent: Monday, June 7, 2021 7:52:40 AM To: Stus-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> Cc: Korbey Hunt <kampf2...@hotmail.com<mailto:kampf2...@hotmail.com>> Subject: Stus-List Re: 33-2 chainplates / galvanic corrosion problem You may need to get more aggressive with heat. Try a MAP gas torch. Get Outlook for Android<https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Faka.ms%2FAAb9ysg&data=04%7C01%7C%7Cbe03a9512cd6420f76b908d929cc54e8%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637586779831396668%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=ZPXVM9vHECJ387fVpSf5H2t0A47ENkilNtk2rhM%2By08%3D&reserved=0> ________________________________ From: Bruno Lachance via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> Sent: Monday, June 7, 2021 7:31:36 AM To: Stus-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> Cc: Bruno Lachance <bruno_lacha...@hotmail.com<mailto:bruno_lacha...@hotmail.com>> Subject: Stus-List 33-2 chainplates / galvanic corrosion problem Hi, I want to remove my starboard side chainplate "assembly" for inspection / maintenance/ sealing. The 33-2 has a unique system, with a stainless steel part ondeck, trough bolted with bronze bolts to an aluminum block / backing plate inside that connects to an adjustable rod. The problem i have is the galvanic corrosion that occured between the bronze blots and the alumimun backing plate. The thickness is maybe around 1/2 inch and everyting is stuck together. i was able to undo the nuts and i see the white corrosion that fused the bolts to the aluminum block. So far I sprayed white vinegar with water, i used some heat from a heat gun, and a hammer with a block of hard wood. nothing happened... Any other ideas on how to break this loose ? what are my options if i dont want to detroy the parts or the deck! At this point i kind of wish i never started but at this point i'm afraid to get a leak that could damage the balsa. i know i'm looking for a miracle, but i have faith in you! Thank you. Bruno Lachance Bécassine, 33-2 New-Richmond, Qc Thanks to all of the subscribers that contributed to the list to help with the costs involved. If you want to show your support to the list - use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray Thanks - Stu
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