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Hi All- I'm working on an Edison Standard Model "A"... The screws and "nuts" that attach the motor to the bedplate are the early, round, sleeve type. I've encountered these before and have been able to hold the edge of the sleeve with long-nose pliers to remove the screw- BUT- not this time. I have only been able to get one of the three loose.. The other two are kicking my backside.
*Any tricks that anyone can share??
Pics show one that was removed and one of the remaining two that is still attached.
Thanks in advance!
Brad Abell

Brad,

I believe that those special nuts had rubber washers under them. The decomposed rubber is possibly what's got the nuts "glued" in place. With a small propane torch, gently heat the nuts. Don't get carried away. Just enough heat to make a slight bit of smoke should be plenty. While still hot, try to loosen it again.

Thanks Jerry--- I've gotta buy some butane to refill my little torch-- I'll try the heat- I was concerned that the brass sleeve may actually expand a bit with the heat and make it tighter-- But-- I'm not making progress any other way
I'll give it a shot-- I think I have some of the rubber inserts somewhere-- Just need to get the darn screws out.
Thanks again!
Brad

Brad, Needle nosed vice grips have worked for me, otherwise it's hard to get a grip on them... Clamp the vise grips tight and then tap them with a mallet if necessary to get them started.
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