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Old 05-15-25 | 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by maddog34
one of my favorite hacks uses a dab of Valve Lapping compound to add Traction to a stubborn phillips screw head.
a quick whap to the screwdriver with a hammer helps loosen stuck threads too.
Thanks goes out to Hot Rod Magazine, circa 1968 or so!
Yep, lapping compound can also be used like carbon paste, maybe not on carbon but slipping SP's and stems, bars, etc.
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