I tried for 10 years to remove my windscreen on my 61 TR-3 with out
damaging the screws. Almost gave up, then (I don't know why) I sprayed
"ArmorAll" on them--Damn things came out by hand.
Mark
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> From: George Richardson <gprtech@ix.netcom.com>
> To: Matrix1643@aol.com
> Cc: triumphs@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: TR3a questions
> Date: Tuesday, October 07, 1997 5:53 AM
>
> Matrix1643@aol.com wrote:
> >
> > I'm starting the rebuild of a '60 TR3A. I've taken off the front
wings,
> > bonnet, front apron, both doors and the windshield. I'm having trouble
> > removing the bolts that hold on the windshield mounts and the bolts
that are
> > inside the edge of the trunk that hold on the rear wings. Both sets of
bolts
> > have a flat-head type bolt or screw and I've tried many different
sizes and
> > even an impact wrench as well as many types of penetrants. Is there
any way
> > I can get these out without havin' to break out the drill?
> >
>
> I was never able to get these loose without extreme measures. On the
> rear wings, I used a torch. On the windshield screws, I used a drill and
> retapped the holes.
>
> --
> George Richardson
> '57 TR3, TS15559L
> (getting ready to paint - and now on the web!)
> http://www.merlingroupinc.com/tr3.htm
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