On Sun, 20 May 2007 17:26:02 -0400, "C & E"
wrote:


"Oren" wrote in message
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On 23 Apr 2007 14:14:48 -0700, wizof103 wrote:

I am trying to change the blades on my lawnmower. I have one of the
two bolts loosened but the other will not budge. I have tried WD 40
and silicone spray. I have used a ratchet set, a power crip pliers,
nothing seems to work, any tricks to remove this nasty thing. Thanks
in advance.

Pull the spark plug wire and prevent accidental starting.

Put a "cheater bar" on the ratchet handle or an adjustable wrench on
the nut.
--
Oren

"I don't have anything against work. I just figure, why deprive somebody
who really loves it."

You will probably need to have someone hold the socket on the bolt when you
use the cheater bar (a piece of pipe) - have them use a foot. Also, strike
the bolt a strong blow or two with a hammer and then apply a better
penetrating oil than WD-anything, allow to soak for 30 minutes and then
strike again and re-apply. Don't go savage on the blow to the bolt and you
might want to place a piece of steel over the bolt head to use as a
protector to the bolt. You don't want to bugger up the edges of the bolt.

If the bolt head isnt buggered up already, you might want to buy a 6
point socket if you dont already have one., Maybe one designed for an
impact wrench. Make sure you jam the blade up good and tight with a
2x4 to keep it from turning while you pull your back out tugging on
the wrench.

The last time I had the dealer change the blades on my tractor, I
needed a cheater bar about 4 ft long to loosen the screws. Never
again.

I went to change the oil on my car once and never could get the
drainpan bolt out. I had to take it to the dealer for them to remove
it. Thats when I swore off Jiffy lube too.

-dickm