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Old 05-21-2009, 07:28 PM   #1
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Seized Up Screw

I was wondering if any of you guys out there can help me. The fuel filler door on my 82' is rusted out. I am trying to remove the (2) screws that hold it to the bedside but, one will not budge. It seems to be rusted in place. Any ideas on a product that will free it up? I have tried the budget multi-purpose lubricant from Advance Auto Parts to no avail. I would like to find something that will free it up before I have to cut it out.........
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Old 05-21-2009, 07:37 PM   #2
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Re: Seized Up Screw

heat it up a bit and spray som pb blaster on it should come off..
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Old 05-21-2009, 09:00 PM   #3
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Re: Seized Up Screw

Mix some ATF with acetone. Works 100 times better then PB blaster or Liquid wrench. I found an article somewhere where torque testing was done, but I can't find it at the moment.
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Old 05-21-2009, 09:21 PM   #4
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Re: Seized Up Screw

Screwdriver on screw. Smack screw driver with hammer. Works every time.
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Old 05-22-2009, 07:03 AM   #5
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Re: Seized Up Screw

Thanks guys. I will give all (3) recommendations a try. tgh117, my brother in law lives in Emmaus............small world
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Old 05-22-2009, 07:32 AM   #6
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Re: Seized Up Screw

I always keep a jar of valve grind compund to dip the screwdriver in, keeps from rounding off screw heads. dip, place, smack, out comes the screw!
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