Re: bolt/screw removal … hard ones on J&E oldies

[PugetSoundBoater]

quote fleetwin:

Well, there is surely something to be said for the positive result of using an impact knocker or gun, can effectively loosen up the salt grip of the fastener. The down side is that you can’t really “feel” how the process is going like you can when loosening the fastener manually in a gentle fashion. In the end, I guess failure using either method results in the dreaded broken SS fastener.

I agree with fleetwins " feel" statement. Brute and quick torque like an impact driver may lead to broken bolts. I have avoided a manual impact driver till i got my 1940"s and 50’s OMC and Martin with all those slotted screws. I would never buy one of these older motors that had salt water use, For me it would take the "fun" out of working on outboards.

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