Ideas on loosening frozen bolt

mrom1234567

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I can't seem to loosen frozen refill screw in the reservoir for the hydraulic tilt. It is a large diameter flat head bolt. Are there any fluids to loosen. i cannot use an impact hammer as the reservoir is a hollow cavity.????<br />1984 Johnson 155 commercials.
 

Bob_VT

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Re: Ideas on loosening frozen bolt

I found that I had to use the bit from the impact set and used a 3/8" ratchet to turn it. The impact bit was a perfect fit. I never siezed mine after my fight.<br /><br />Bob
 

Trent

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Re: Ideas on loosening frozen bolt

Try what Bob said..But try to tighten first..THen loosen..It seems to break them free most of the time.If not use the blue wrench. (torch). Then try again.
 
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