rusted screws in drip edge

thomas g. warner

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Old trick in removing screws that are rusted in is to heat up a bolt with a
oxy torch to red hot and than heat the end of the screw. It will expand and
break the bond. have done that on metal but don't know how it would work on
the drip edge. Guess I will find out soon.

>Scott
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>Use a hacksaw to cut a STRAIGHT slot into the top of the
>screw. Then you can use a flathead screwdriver to get a
>better grip.
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>This worked for me on all but two screws in my drip rail
>those I was forced to drill out.
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>Mike F
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>>> Not having fun anymore, need been there done that advice.
>>> I am trying to
>>> remove the drip rail along the passenger side, I have stripped
>>> two screw heads
>>> so far out of 4. I have used Mothers rust buster, hammered
>>> them, tightened
>>> them, and used a large soldering iron to apply heat. I have
>>> not pi5555 on the
>>> yet; however, I have spit on them. Any other suggestions would be
>>> appreciated.
>>>
>>> Scott Nehoda Adohen
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Tom & Marg Warner
Vernon Center NY
1976 palmbeach