Seized Bolt

[Doug99]

Can anyone here offer advice on how to release a seized steering arm bolt of a Bravo 3 transom assembly?

If the term is unfamiliar to you then please do not reply. Those in the know and able to offer constructive advice only please. Thanks

 

[HERTS P&D]

Try this stuff:

http://www.halfords.com/motoring/pa...l-treatment/halfords-shock-unlock-spray-400ml

Andy

 

[Burnerman]

If it's been subjected to salt water it will be as tight as hell.
Any chance of heating it up with oxy acetylene gear?
John

 

[JohnD]

Plus-gas is very good at penetrating seized joints, if you can drip or spray it where it can creep in to the threads or joint.

Not widely sold but if no local retailer try http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_f...l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.TRS0&_nkw=plus-gas&_sacat=0

£4.38 at RS

A can should last you 20 years or more.

 

[Bosswhite]

An elderly builder I knew used to swear by using old Brake fluid to release nuts/bolts etc just pour it on and let it soak in.

 

[Tigercubrider]

All of the above but let any penatration oil soak in for the longer the better
Tightening often works, as does an impact driver

Heat is normally best

 

[Doug99]

Thanks all. Its off now......I can relax for Xmas now Season Greetings to all

 

[HERTS P&D]

Well..........................how did you do it?

Andy