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Jeffs68:
Ok, I tried a lot of penetrating oil, heat and fabricated a flat blade screw driver to try and get this thing loose...the head is broken and buggered up now. What are the options? Can it be drilled out? Or should I just leave it as is.

I know, major rookie screw-up...

carmantx:
They are difficult to get out, and lots of practice and patience on them helps.
In my experience, drilling out at this point isn't a good option.  Hardened screw in aluminum is tough to drill.

429bbf:
i don't know what your base plate part no. is but i have a few spares laying around that I've taken the screws loose on. i might be able to help you out. the key to getting them out is getting it hot enough to loosen the locktite and a good fitting screwdriver and kind of knowing not to twist to hard if it doesn't go . fwiw

Jeffs68:
Thanks, I'll check the numbers out in the morning and let ya know.

77cruiser:
I have a few too.

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