79 700 series bets

[couch229]

okay here we go.you can see from my other posts what i have done.i just tried to back flush the telltale at the block,no good.air just comes out the slots in the lower unit.here is where the bet comes in.i think that there are 15 bolts on the thermostat cover.out of those 15,how many will i snap off????i say 9.what say you?i dont think that cover has ever been off.p.s. last year i had to take the backcover off, out of 12 bolts i snapped 6.

 

[Fuzzytbay]

Re: 79 700 series bets

I am not a betting person.
I'd like to think you can get them all off.
What have you been using as a penetrating liquid?
Did you used any heat?
Did you set up any vibration?
Might be the removal procedure, your trying.
Good luck

 

[couch229]

Re: 79 700 series bets

boat is still in water.the only heat will be from running it for a min or two.been spraying with w.d. for a week or so.winner gets a prize.

 

[Fuzzytbay]

Re: 79 700 series bets

Try using "deep creep", bit more money than wd, but also a better product. I've been very impressed with its performence.Spray the nuts/bolts, let sit for ten mins, take a "sharp" punch (one with a flat surface, no idea why there called sharp) place the punch on the bolt/nut assembly and give it a few light taps, respray let sit a few mins, then try. If they still don't move, a little heat from a propane torch for a few seconds, should do the trick. Last but not least a manual impact wrench, might be the ticket.

 

[couch229]

Re: 79 700 series bets

thanks fuzzy.i'll give anything a try.drilling out and tapping stainless and alum is no picnic.by the way there are 16 bolts.fuzzy has the bid in 0 bolts which is the best prize.because if i dont snap any i'll be so happy.trust me i'll send a prize.this is for fun,because we all know how much fun i'm having.if you win i'll need address to send said prize.bidding ends fri as that is when i'll either remove or strip bolts.happy happy joy joy.

 

[Fuzzytbay]

Re: 79 700 series bets

If you do go the heat route, (I don't think you should have to) take care, mixed gas, blows up just a good as unmixed

 

[couch229]

Re: 79 700 series bets

i'm not thrilled with the torch idea.to many problems can arise.my last boat(pen yen)was set on fire by fireworks,total loss.thank god the house or garage did'nt go with it.

 

[Fuzzytbay]

Re: 79 700 series bets

I agree.....30 bucks on a manual impact wrench is the way to go.

 

[couch229]

Re: 79 700 series bets

i have one, that will be a last resort.i hope it dosen't come to that.thats how the other bolts on the back cover came off.snap,snap.i hope if they do that it will just be the head.that way i can still get to the stud.visegrip twist twist.

 

[couch229]

Re: 79 700 series bets

to fuzzytbay you are the winner.send me a pm and i will send you a nice t shirt.let me know what size?