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Title: Stainless Screws in Aluminum
Post by: crieders on August 06, 2020, 02:22:29 PM
need to replace cables. Figured out length and obtained Edson's print out of the way to do it. but of the 4 screws down thru the binnacle only 1 came out. the others are fast tight in spite of tons of lubricant and a 3 foot long screw driver as well as impact driver. no budge. Whats the next safe step?
Title: Re: Stainless Screws in Aluminum
Post by: Jon W on August 06, 2020, 03:51:31 PM
Did you try PB Blaster?
Title: Re: Stainless Screws in Aluminum
Post by: KWKloeber C-30 #3573 on August 06, 2020, 05:31:19 PM
cliff

Welcome to the whacky world of galvanic corrosion and salt air/water.  You may need to drill pathways to get PB down into the threads (and repaint), or drill out the heads to remove the bolts.

I previously posted a few (YouTube) test results of different corrosion busters that you might look at.  Searh for that or search YT for "Project Farm" channel and his tests.