Stuck: Mustang Arm Screw
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Danley
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Stuck: Mustang Arm Screw
Good news is I have one - bad news, it’s stuck in the cigar. ‘64 vibrato; corroded, worried about it disintegrating beneath my screwdriver. For now I have it soaking in white lithium grease. Ideas for next steps?
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andy_tchp
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Re: Stuck: Mustang Arm Screw
Heat (heat gun or small butane gas torch) and penetrating lubricant.
Repeat as necessary for as long as you retain patience or it starts shifting :/
Repeat as necessary for as long as you retain patience or it starts shifting :/
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David McComb, 1987.
David McComb, 1987.
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CorporateDisguise
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Re: Stuck: Mustang Arm Screw
Yeah, this is what penetrating lubricant is made for. I've always had best luck with PB Blaster. It doesn't take much, but it may take repeated applications. I tend to let it work over night, and come back to it. It really gives it a chance to get through some of the corrosion.