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Brian T · 01-07-2012, 08:49 PM

Has anyone had to remove a seized MotoMeter, I have removed the lock screw and tried to turn it with a strap wrench, it wont budge, I dont want to use any fluids such as PB blaster in case it harms the paint , maybe a little gentle heat ?.
Thanks in advance Brian T.

BILL WILLIAMSON · 01-07-2012, 10:52 PM

Brian, I'd probably try a hair dryer, as it wouldn't be hot enough to harm anything.--Bill W.

sonny30coupe · 01-08-2012, 12:08 AM

Probably wouldnt be hot enough to do anything either

85930tudor · 01-08-2012, 11:11 AM

Try a little CLR like used in your shower worked on mine..Dave

silvertop · 01-08-2012, 11:47 AM

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Brian,
I would cut open a garbage bag, cut a hole in it and put it over the rad opening then wrap some rags around the opening to protect the paint. Now go at it with the PB Blaster and a heat gun. If that doesn't work see Jeff.

01-07-2012, 08:49 PM	#1
Brian T Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: San Diego,Ca Posts: 1,377	Siezed Moto Meter Has anyone had to remove a seized MotoMeter, I have removed the lock screw and tried to turn it with a strap wrench, it wont budge, I dont want to use any fluids such as PB blaster in case it harms the paint , maybe a little gentle heat ?. Thanks in advance Brian T.

01-07-2012, 10:52 PM	#2
BILL WILLIAMSON Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: FRESNO, CA Posts: 12,560	Re: Siezed Moto Meter Brian, I'd probably try a hair dryer, as it wouldn't be hot enough to harm anything.--Bill W. __________________ "THE ASSISTANT GURU OF STUFF"

01-08-2012, 12:08 AM	#3
sonny30coupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kansas City KS Posts: 255	Re: Siezed Moto Meter Probably wouldnt be hot enough to do anything either

01-08-2012, 11:11 AM	#4
85930tudor Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: richmond ky Posts: 322	Re: Siezed Moto Meter Try a little CLR like used in your shower worked on mine..Dave

01-08-2012, 11:47 AM	#5
silvertop Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: pittsburgh, Pa. Posts: 64	Re: Siezed Moto Meter Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Brian, I would cut open a garbage bag, cut a hole in it and put it over the rad opening then wrap some rags around the opening to protect the paint. Now go at it with the PB Blaster and a heat gun. If that doesn't work see Jeff. __________________ The only thing that can beat an attempt----is a failure!!!!