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To: mrsmith

EZ out, eh? That will probably be my last resort if none of these other great suggestions work.

Much appreciated!


103 posted on 03/13/2017 12:00:56 AM PDT by Windflier (Pitchforks and torches ripen on the vine. Left too long, they become black rifles.)
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To: Windflier

No, that is the way Allen screws let you AVOID using an EZ out.
For example a 3.5M screw (if that’s what you have): punch the center of the hex, drill with a 1/16 bit just all the way through the screw.
Apply penetrant. Install wrench in *unharmed* hex and turn.
This requires MUCH less skill than using an EZ out.
This allows penetrant to be applied to the top and bottom of the screw.

But if you can protect the other parts (wet rags?) and apply significant heat, that should certainly free these little screws.
Frankly, penetrant and shocks should.

Fun thread, good luck.


216 posted on 03/13/2017 7:26:42 PM PDT by mrsmith (Dumb sluts: Lifeblood of the Media, Backbone of the Democrat/RINO Party!)
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