Gary Nafziger wrote:
> I am beginning a 3 frame off restoration. Have just removed hood trunk lid
> grille ect. and am working on the doors.....this will be a challenge!! One
> hinge has the screw head slot all messed up.....but the whole healthy screws
> won't budge. I am squirting regularly with dope........anyway......do these
> hinge pins remove?? can they be forced out like a regular door hinge one
> finds at home?? Just wondering and hoping there is a simple answer!!! Of
> course with english cars......!!! simple answers??LOL
>
> any help would be appreciated!!
> Gary, Frances Nafziger
> Wellman, Iowa
> naffy@netins.net
I just removed some 61 TR4 door attaching hardware and think I've found, at long
last, a way that actually works. WD40 has never worked for ANYTHING for me.
I took a oxy-acetylene torch and heated the screw, not red but very hot. Then I
used an impact screwdriver tool to dislodge the screws. Fortunately, on the TR4
these are Phillips-head. I know, I know, heating should swell the screw, etc but
apparently it breaks loose the rust before it swells so much it will bind.
Good luck.
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uncle jack
The Attorney General advises that vintage racing may be hazardous to your
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