Maybe try annealing the washer. It should get red hot before the screw does. That would make them easier to bend and get off. Just be careful not to get the screw too hot.


Kevin
1951 Chevy 3100 work truck
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1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car)
Busting rust since the mid-60's
If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.