Stuck module screws.

[bfisher]

Lookin at that screw I know what I'd have done. Dig out the drill.

[SkyChi]

It crossed my mind but I wasn't in any hurry. Was able to save the screw and didn't bogger anything else up so I'm happy. Waiting on the 65% mods and will get strings before I go ahead with setup/tuning.

[MLN1963]

It seems like heating the aluminum cam would be the easiest way to go. It will expand and contract more than the steel screw.

[SkyChi]

I did, about 50 times. Heat gun, soldering iron, hot then cold w/ice, two kinds of penetrating oil, soaked for hours, tapped, had the Wife tap while I twisted and,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,. Can't be sure what did the trick but it finally gave up.

Actually think I done good. Didn't cuss or scream or throw a single thing. I've mellowed considerably.

[gravedigger]

Actually think I done good. Didn't cuss or scream or throw a single thing. I've mellowed considerably.

you are a stronger man then i,stuff would have been flying allover the house if it were me

[Destroyer]

For a better fix use anti-seize on the head of the screw and LocTite 242/243 on the threads.

Discussing this with my brother yesterday. I mentioned using the loctite and though it might cause more problems then he said that It would not only stop them from vibrating loose but should stop them from tightening up, didn't think of that. Still apprehensive to do it though.

Didn't cuss or scream or throw a single thing. I've mellowed considerably.

Same here, did that weeks a go.

stuff would have been flying allover the house if it were me

Yes its 'therapeutic'. Release those negative vibes, breathe, release, curse, breath, repeat.........