Is it possible that the threads are backwards of normal to prevent the screws from coming loose? ~Gary of back to cold and wet Eugene, Oregon ----- Original Message ----- From: "Phil. Paskos" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Multiple recipients of sslivesteam" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, March 04, 2001 5:36 AM Subject: Re: The Joy of the Mikado Axle Pump The Mikado Axle Pump kit has been a real treat so far. I am trying to get the screws off the eccentric rod assembly. Mine seem like they used the serious threadlocker and they won't come off. Did anyone else have this problem? If so, how did you remove the screws? Thanks.... and stop laughing -- Regards, Joe Betsko Pennsylvania USA Bala Cynwyd Railway: http://jsb.pennsy.home.att.net Primer for Novice Live Steamers: http://www.gardensteamers.com/tips.html Share Live Steaming Tips: http://www.gardensteamers.com/exchange.html iMac - Hey, I don't do windows! This email was cleaned by emailStripper, available for free from http://www.printcharger.com/emailStripper.htm