Re: 55 RDE-17, 25 hp, Power Head O-rings, etc

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bobw

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Time to break out the blue-tip wrench aka propane torch. Heat up the area at the threaded end of those bolts where they screw into the covers and also the area around the head of the bolt. You should also use a better penetrating fluid like PB blaster or a 50/50 mix of acetone and transmission fluid to help break the corrosion loose. WD40 won’t do it. Apply a good amount of heat then spray the penetrating fluid (careful of fluid flare ups from the heat). Go thru a few cycles of heating, penetrating fluid and cooling and those bolts should come loose. May take awhile to get them loose but use large amounts of patience. I’ve had bolt that took me a week to finally work loose.

Bob

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