Jeff, Have you tried a 6-point socket vice the more common 12-point ones?
- Ree G. in Silver spring, Md - 78 Spit FM73070U O
-----Original Message-----
From: Jeff McNeal <jmcneal@ohms.com>
To: Spitfire List <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Date: Monday, March 06, 2000 21:23 PM
Subject: Frozen bolt. Suggestions?
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>Hi everyone. I went to install my new three-point harnesses today after
>getting the carpets in and ran into a snag. The passenger side had a
>non-stock bolt in the rear wheel well that came out with a bit of coaxing
>and oil. The original crome-headed bolt on the driver's side is NOT coming
>off. I tried my socket wrench and because the head of the bolt is so thin,
>I had a hard time applying a lot of force without the socket coming off it.
>I even resorted to a pipe wrench at one point, but could only move the head
>about a quarter turn or less. All together, I've managed to move it maybe
>half a turn, but it;s very, very tight. For now, I've shot a bit of
>Silkroil in there and waiting until tomorrow to make another run at it.
>Anyone been down this road before?
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>Best wishes,
>
>Jeff in San Diego
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