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One thing that you will encounter while working on your boat is a broken or corroded fastener. Here are some tips on fixing or removing these fasteners.
Removing stuck fasteners
1. Apply some penetrating oil, {such as WD-40 or liquid wrench} on the stuck fastener and allow to penetrate for 15 minutes to 30 minutes. Lightly tap fastener with small hammer to loosen and proper tool {wrench, socket, vise grips etc} to remove. Apply more penetrating oil if needed. If it is safe and you are not in engine room you could also use a little heat to loosen the fastener. Just remember the penetrating oil is flammable. Use extreme caution when using heat to loosen a fastener.
2. If the fastener starts to move but stops then turn it back in and then back out, keep working it back and forth until the fastener is free and comes out.
Repairing stripped threads
1. If the threads are damaged in the hole for the fastener or on the fastener, use a tap{for internal threads}, or a die {for external threads} to clean up the threads and reinstall fastener. If the fastener is out in the elements use some never seize on the threads to prevent future corrosion.
2. If the threads are to badly damaged, drill the hole to the next size fastener and tap hole to that size and install fastener.
3. If using the next size larger fastener is not possible, use a heli-coil kit. This will allow you to drill the hole out to accept the heli-coil insert and use the same size fastener of original size. These kits are usually available at an automotive store. These will also work on stripped spark plug holes.
4. If working with stripped holes in wood or fiberglass, you can patch the hole, with appropriate material {gel coat, wood filler etc}. Or use toothpicks or small pieces of wood and glue them into the hole. Redrill and install the fastener. If this repair is out in the elements make sure to silicone the hole to prevent water intrusion.
Removing broken screws and bolts
1. If there is a large portion of the fastener protruding from the hole, use a pair of vise grips or pliers to remove. One trick I have found is if fastener is a screw you can chuck it up into a drill and use the drill to remove.
2. If there is not enough protruding from hole try to cut a slot in the fastener and use a straight slot screwdriver.
3. If the fastener is broken off flush, center punch the fastener, drill a hole in it and use an easy-out to remove, They also make reversing drill bits that work well. These require a drill that can operate at a very slow speed to be effective.
Using these techniques should make removing any broken or frozen fasteners a little easier.
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