TinBoats.net
The original aluminum boat site!
Forums
New posts
Search forums
Blog
What's new
New posts
New media
New media comments
Latest activity
Media
New media
New comments
Search media
Members
Current visitors
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Forums
Boats
Motors
Broken bolt in thermostat housing
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Help Support TinBoats.net:
This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and others.
Message
<blockquote data-quote="CedarRiverScooter" data-source="post: 479432" data-attributes="member: 15465"><p>Try using homemade penetrating oil - ATF + acetone 50/50. It is much better than the common retail stuff.</p><p></p><p>Give the penetrating fluid several days to work. Apply several times.</p><p></p><p>After that, I would use a torch to heat the screw shank. Get it pretty hot, then let it cool. The difference in thermal expansion coefficients will help break the bond between the bolt & block.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="CedarRiverScooter, post: 479432, member: 15465"] Try using homemade penetrating oil - ATF + acetone 50/50. It is much better than the common retail stuff. Give the penetrating fluid several days to work. Apply several times. After that, I would use a torch to heat the screw shank. Get it pretty hot, then let it cool. The difference in thermal expansion coefficients will help break the bond between the bolt & block. [/QUOTE]
Verification
Post reply
Forums
Boats
Motors
Broken bolt in thermostat housing
Top