eruptn 95 Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 Hi I need to adjust some rig tension. They are Graham screws and on my first attempt they felt very very tight.I was able to loosen for-stay, so the rig tension was relaxed. Do I just carry on with force to break the lock/binding or fill with WD40 for a couple of weeks an try again? Thanks for ideas. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,235 Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 So it's possible that the threads are galled. If so, they need to be replaced. So; Support the rig with a halyard. Take the rigging screws off completely, clean, inspect and if ok lubricate and ensure they are free to move by hand when unloaded. If all that is ok, re-install... 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aardvarkash10 960 Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 If it is corrosion binding them, a 50/50 mix of ATF and acetone is the best penetrating fluid I've ever experienced. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Addem 95 Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 At risk of sounding like a complete numpty; What is ATF? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tmouse 3 Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 ATF = Automatic Transmission Fluid 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aardvarkash10 960 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 4 hours ago, Addem said: At risk of sounding like a complete numpty; What is ATF? There are no numpty questions 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Addem 95 Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 On 3/02/2024 at 10:41 AM, tmouse said: ATF = Automatic Transmission Fluid Thanks. Adding it to my shopping list. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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