Hello > > I am in the process of ordering new spreaders and the supplier asked to > send the old bases so the holes can be properly aligned. > > The spreader bases are attached by screws. I have soaked with penetrating > oil this evening and will soak over night. I will bring a torch over > tomorrow. Any other suggestions would be appreciated. I would prefer not > to have to drill them out. > > Thinking outside of the box --
Might it be possible to mock up a pattern around the bases, with fiberglass or thinish aluminum, drill it and send it to the supplier -- even cut off the inner-ends of the old spreaders -- so he can use that to measure for the holes in the new rather than deal with removing such well-attached bases? Just a thought, Jim Hesketh C&C 26 Whisper Miami, FL
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