The gear oil screws are cranked in really tight. I don't want to round them. Any tricks??
B Bill Collector Petty Officer 3rd Class Joined Feb 27, 2005 Messages 79 Mar 1, 2005 #1 The gear oil screws are cranked in really tight. I don't want to round them. Any tricks??
WillyBWright Fleet Admiral Joined Dec 29, 2003 Messages 8,200 Mar 1, 2005 #2 Re: Removing gear oil screws?? Rap the screwdriver with a hammer first. A crescent wrench pinched on the screwdriver just above the plug for leverage. Rapping a rag snugly around the screwdriver handle can give you a better grip. I use an impact driver with a plastic hammer.
Re: Removing gear oil screws?? Rap the screwdriver with a hammer first. A crescent wrench pinched on the screwdriver just above the plug for leverage. Rapping a rag snugly around the screwdriver handle can give you a better grip. I use an impact driver with a plastic hammer.
T Todd Humphreys Petty Officer 3rd Class Joined May 12, 2004 Messages 81 Mar 1, 2005 #3 Re: Removing gear oil screws?? Use the largest flat head screw driver you got and press in hard and counterclockwise. Good luck and put new nylon washers on them when finished.
Re: Removing gear oil screws?? Use the largest flat head screw driver you got and press in hard and counterclockwise. Good luck and put new nylon washers on them when finished.
OBJ Supreme Mariner Joined Dec 27, 2002 Messages 10,161 Mar 1, 2005 #4 Re: Removing gear oil screws?? If that don't work...get an impact drive like Willy suggested....will save time and harsh language......unless your into harsh language..
Re: Removing gear oil screws?? If that don't work...get an impact drive like Willy suggested....will save time and harsh language......unless your into harsh language..
D Dexloy Seaman Joined Jan 31, 2005 Messages 67 Mar 1, 2005 #5 Re: Removing gear oil screws?? must have! everyone needs an impact
