Removing stuck/rusted screws

[Skeleton Man]

I have a couple of screws on the coin door of my squaretop that are stuck tight.. one is rusted, the other just stuck...  I have tried penentrant/lubricant with no success.. any ideas ?

[Jim]

Have you tried a product called PB Blaster...?
Perhaps, you can lightly tap on the screw driver handle while turning; this will simulate an impact driver...

[BryanH]

CLR works great if you can let the rusted parts sit in it overnight.

[Skeleton Man]

The screws are holding the coin door to the main door, so it's not a part I can soak in CLR..

[dr galaga]

Quote (Skeleton Man @ May 23 2005,8:14)

it's not a part I can soak in CLR..

I feel for you man!  I am having the same problems with my '> '> '> hinges.  

Oh well, time for another Labatt's, eh?  

[Lulu]

Hi,

I found a product a few years ago called "Rust Buster MO-44"
that works fantastic.  Unfortunately, the store where I bought it doesn't stock it anymore and I haven't been able to find it anywhere else.  It was made by Sealed Unit Parts Co., Inc. in Allenwood, NJ.  It is a liquid and you just have to put a few drops on the area and let it set for a few minutes.  I have a little left in the bottle that I am guarding with my life.

[MoonDawg]

It's rare to work on an old machine without at least 1 stubborn screw or bolt. Then we strip the head.  I use a rotary tool to cut a slice across, and deeper into the head of the screw. Possibly a hack saw blade may do this job too.  Now a larger flat head screwdriver will give you more leverage.  If that fails.........drill it out and tap the hole again

[jasmine64]

I have done exactly what Moondawg has suggested
seems to work best and really doesnt cost much to do.

(Unless you need to buy a rotary tool).
Be careful of the sparks from the rotary tool!
Mine shot sparks all over the place.

[Skeleton Man]

Cutting a deeper slice into the screw sounds like it's worth a shot.. thanks guys !