Thanks guys! Your comments all have made me feel a little better about my gaff. I am still working on the spouts removal. Needless to say no luck. Wish I could somehow see that little &^&**70! if i am unsuccessful, I probably will try cranking it over and/or outright starting it up and "burn that sucka!"

It's -15 windchill, +1 Temp and I'm going to fire the garage furnace and begin the rear spring shackle replacement. I'll come back to my 'problem' throughout the day! THANKS AGAIN for your many suggestions. I surely do appreciate them!!