[C320-list] Furling main control line

[David Prudden]

I’d try some heat then some PB Blaster. The aluminum mast will expand more than the stainless screw, so once it cools, you should have a chance

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> On Oct 20, 2020, at 12:16 PM, Scott Lagerquist <lgrqst at aol.com> wrote:
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> If you have a drill with an adjustable clutch for driving screws use it.  Set it at a low setting and go fwd until the clutch slips.  Then reverse direction of the drill and do the same.  After four or five times back and forth the screw will come right out.  
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> Sounds crazy but it works.  
> 
> Scott Lagerquist 
> 1994 320, #39, Sea Esta
> San Diego CA
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>> On Oct 20, 2020, at 3:03 AM, Fishbust <fishbuster62 at att.net> wrote:
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>> Hi all,
>> 
>> I need to change my “main in” control line. Never changed by PO, it is shot. 
>> 
>> The problem is, been there since 2002, SS screw into aluminum inside mast, won’t budge of course, don’t want to snap it and make things worse. 
>> 
>> Any pointers for getting that screw out?
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