[6pack] removing rear drums - stuck screw

[Richard Seaton]

+10 on the impact scrw driver thing thing does wonders, way better that a
screw driver as hitting it with the hammer drives it in place instead of
slipping like when using a scrw driver. They use to be a bout $10, probably
$15 now.

> Date: Sat, 25 Jan 2014 10:14:53 -0600
> From: cartravel at pobox.com
> To: 6pack at autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [6pack] removing rear drums - stuck screw
>
> I just got through removing some horribly rusty slotted screws. First,
> you have to take your time.  Apply penetrating oil twice a day.  Try
> heating them red hot with a torch. Wait for them to cool. I have found
> an impact screw driver can work wonders.  They are not expensive at the
> discount tool stores.  I have also used an impact wrench (with slotted
> screw socket)  set on low.  If it doesn't come lose the first time,
> apply more penetrating oil and try again later. The heat, hammering and
> penetrating oil will eventually work, but it may take a week.
> Larry
>
>
> On 1/25/2014 9:47 AM, im sloane wrote:
> > I hate how a small thing can halt a project. Can't get one of the two
little
> > screws out on my rear drum. Anybody have a trick or technique that I can
try
> > before I start drilling it out? It's slot still has a little edge to it,
but
> > not far from being rounded out. I've tried a little WD-40, but doubt it's
> > reaching threads.
> > thanks,Sloane
> >
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