Title: Removing stuck/rusted screws
Post by: Skeleton Man on May 23, 2005, 02:16:06 pm
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 ?
Title: Removing stuck/rusted screws
Post by: Jim on May 23, 2005, 03:39:22 pm
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...
Perhaps, you can lightly tap on the screw driver handle while turning; this will simulate an impact driver...
Title: Removing stuck/rusted screws
Post by: BryanH on May 23, 2005, 06:07:58 pm
CLR works great if you can let the rusted parts sit in it overnight.
Title: Removing stuck/rusted screws
Post by: Skeleton Man on May 23, 2005, 07:14:12 pm
The screws are holding the coin door to the main door, so it's not a part I can soak in CLR..
Title: Removing stuck/rusted screws
Post by: dr galaga on May 23, 2005, 07:38:16 pm
| 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?
Title: Removing stuck/rusted screws
Post by: Lulu on May 24, 2005, 06:32:19 am
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.
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.
Title: Removing stuck/rusted screws
Post by: MoonDawg on May 24, 2005, 11:00:12 am
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
Title: Removing stuck/rusted screws
Post by: jasmine64 on May 24, 2005, 02:14:41 pm
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.
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.
Title: Removing stuck/rusted screws
Post by: Skeleton Man on May 24, 2005, 02:34:20 pm
Cutting a deeper slice into the screw sounds like it's worth a shot.. thanks guys !