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1974 15 hp mdl 15404s getting hot HELP
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<blockquote data-quote="Pappy" data-source="post: 268059" data-attributes="member: 3278"><p>So far you are on the right track with advice. However, when removing stuck bolts you can try the penetrating oil but if they still wont budge get at least a MAPP torch and heat the thread area until the paint is burned off or until the bolt starts moving. When the bolt stops rotating apply more heat.........go slowly and gently. </p><p>Never apply an anti-seize compound to an outboard unless you can find it with no metallic make-up. Anti-seize will add a third metal to the bond between the stainless bolt and the aluminum casting and immediately begin to corrode the casting. One of the best thread lubricants to use these days is the common teflon thread sealant (PTFE) in liquid form. Even in salt water applications this stuff is used below the waterline on gearcase attachment hardware and water pump bolts and these bolts can be removed easily 2-3 years down the road. Freshwater much longer.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Pappy, post: 268059, member: 3278"] So far you are on the right track with advice. However, when removing stuck bolts you can try the penetrating oil but if they still wont budge get at least a MAPP torch and heat the thread area until the paint is burned off or until the bolt starts moving. When the bolt stops rotating apply more heat.........go slowly and gently. Never apply an anti-seize compound to an outboard unless you can find it with no metallic make-up. Anti-seize will add a third metal to the bond between the stainless bolt and the aluminum casting and immediately begin to corrode the casting. One of the best thread lubricants to use these days is the common teflon thread sealant (PTFE) in liquid form. Even in salt water applications this stuff is used below the waterline on gearcase attachment hardware and water pump bolts and these bolts can be removed easily 2-3 years down the road. Freshwater much longer. [/QUOTE]
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