TOPIC: Removing/Saving Old Merc Thumb Screws

Removing/Saving Old Merc Thumb Screws 12 years 11 months ago #60297

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Quick question for the experts.(I have searched but having no luck)

I am finished using the parts I need and removing everything else from a '72 Merc 650 .... I'd like to keep the classic thumb screws off of the transom bracket.

How does one get them off besides backing out so hard to break the
the pressed fitting or whatever it is?

Thanks as always,
Tim

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Re: Removing/Saving Old Merc Thumb Screws 12 years 11 months ago #60365

dave bernard Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1471 Karma: 95 Thank you received: 30	knock the rplate off with a hammer.then take a die and run on the threades to straighten them out and screw them out. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re: Removing/Saving Old Merc Thumb Screws 12 years 11 months ago #60425

boats63 Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 47 Karma: 2 Thank you received: 0	i also have a question about thumbscrews,ho do you reinstahh the washers when you reuse them so they will stay on??? Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re: Removing/Saving Old Merc Thumb Screws 12 years 11 months ago #60430

dave bernard Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1471 Karma: 95 Thank you received: 30	use the tool or a ball peen hammer. Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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