Cross threaded plastic window

[house mouse]

Even being very careful I managed to cross thread my UFS plastic window onto the base. Any tips on getting it out other than using a hammer to break the window? I've got a new base and a steel window on it's way from COV so I'll be able to use my UFS. If I have to break the plastic one, then so be it. I'd like not to damage the base though if I can avoid it.

 

[imeothanasis]

plastic is soft so it had to be easy to get unscrewed it house. Why cant you anscrew it?

 

[house mouse]

plastic is soft so it had to be easy to get unscrewed it house. Why cant you anscrew it?

It seems to be stuck tight. I have girl hands too.

 

[CaptSteve]

Wear rubber gloves house to give you some extra grip but it will come off with some elbow grease. Needs some "girl power"

 

[house mouse]

Wear rubber gloves house to give you some extra grip but it will come off with some elbow grease. Needs some "girl power"

I just noaloxed it up and I'm going to let it sit for a while. It's cross threaded at a steep angle too. One side is completely down and the other is angled upwards significantly and I have no idea how I managed to do that one. If I can't budge it after a noalox soak, I'll toss it to my son later and see if he can get it unscrewed.

 

[CaptSteve]

If it doesn't budge put it in the freezer for 20min and try again, that should help it come loose. Metal contracts with cold temperatures.

 

[Aal_]

Try to unscrew it by putting your fingers from the inside on the inner wall of the plastic to hold it and gently turn the metal base clockwise (plastic on top of base). For some reason my plastic windows don't move when I grip them from outside.

 

[imeothanasis]

yes I know my dear

It seems to be stuck tight. I have girl hands too.

 

[imeothanasis]

maybe better to warm the metal so it will get bigger Steve. Plastic doesnt change its shape so easy as the metal

If it doesn't budge put it in the freezer for 20min and try again, that should help it come loose. Metal contracts with cold temperatures.

 

[CaptSteve]

Yes imeo you're right come to think of it the treads of the UFS cap are over the plastic not the other way round so the metal must expand to release not contract. Sorry House, take it out of the freezer

 

[imeothanasis]

Yes imeo you're right come to think of it the treads of the UFS cap are over the plastic not the other way round so the metal must expand to release not contract. Sorry House, take it out of the freezer

ahahaha, maybe she didnt do it yet Steve!

 

[house mouse]

Heat and guy hands and the job is done.

 

[imeothanasis]

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[dspin]

Heat and guy hands and the job is done.

And thats the reason I only use steel windows, plus they look better IMO

 

[Sincronicity]

Two channel locks, one with the teeth wrapped in tape, grip close to the base and turn. That's what I'd do since I have replacements coming.