[Backcountry 16]

I am trying to install a gps on my gladesman grab bar the problem is the screws have probably never been loosened I've tried wd 40,

corrosion x and liquid wrench. I even tried hitting a screwdriver with a wooden mallet and no luck hoping someone has a trick on here

 

[BrownDog]

Impact driver, a few pops with the hammer and it should be loose

 

[Fishshoot]

PB Blaster https://blastercorp.com/product/pb-blaster-penetrant/
If that doesn't work time for the EZout, there are several brands. You should be able to find at any local hardware or amazon.

 

[Backcountry 16]

Impact driver, a few pops with the hammer and it should be loose

Impact started stripping screws.

PB Blaster https://blastercorp.com/product/pb-blaster-penetrant/
If that doesn't work time for the EZout, there are several brands. You should be able to find at any local hardware or amazon.

Yes I think that's the route I'm going to have to take.

 

[makin moves]

Try putting some heat to it.

 

[bryson]

Blind fasteners or through-bolted?

 

[mro]

Except for some very cheep SS you'll find that it is harder to drill than regular steel.
If the screws are Phillip's then it will be easier to drill the center, but check that you didn't stray from center after you get the hole started. I used to have a reverse set of drill bits and many times stuck screws/bolts came free as I drilled them.

 

[BrownDog]

Impact started stripping screws..

Where you using the manual/hammer type as that is what I am referencing and won’t usually strip screws

Heat can’t hurt, I wouldn’t go easy out until/unless the screw head is too stripped to hold.

 

[Backcountry 16]

Blind fasteners or through-bolted?

Not thru bolted no access from the top.I'm going to try heat whenever I get home.

 

[SomaliPirate]

You know me, if PB blaster didn't work, I'd go to the flip flop.

 

[flyclimber]

Sometimes tightening then loosening works? I personally like the flip flop or just breaking the head off....and then taking it to a machine shop to do the correct fix. Probably should have started there.

 

[Flats Raider]

What's the "flip-flop"?

 

[makin moves]

Pirates actual flop. You can find it right next to his adjustable wrenches.

 

[Flats Raider]

Pirates actual flop. You can find it right next to his adjustable wrenches. View attachment 92256

Can you purchase them on the same aisle as the board stretchers?

 

[makin moves]

He uses it on outboards, brake jobs, electrical diagnosis and even attitude adjustments.

 

[Capnredfish]

I can’t tell from pics what you have there. But maybe grinding off the heads. From there don’t know if you can remove remainder of fastener with vise grips. Note. Disassembly of boat fasteners holding metal to metal parts yearly is a good idea.

 

[Flats Raider]

I can’t tell from pics what you have there. But maybe going off the heads. From there don’t know if you can remove remainder of fastener with vise grips. Note. Disassembly of boat fasteners holding metal to metal parts yearly is a good idea.

Woah, a guy with an aluminum boat is in for a lot of work!!! LOL

Just teasn', Capn. I come here mostly for the sarcasm.

 

[Capnredfish]

Good point, but I think you got my point.
I also fixed the spelling.

 

[Smackdaddy53]

Heat the head with mini torch and immediately spray PB Blaster on it and as it cools the lubricant will draw in the threads. Repeat several times then try with the ease out bit.

 

[jmrodandgun]

50/50 acetone and ATF but I do't know how much good it will do without taking the bar off and turning it upside down. I'd cut it off before I wasted too much time breaking it loose.