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Stern Light Corroded
ioptfm	#1  Posted on 11/13/10 - 2:49 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 1533 Comments: 3 Joined: 10/28/06	I unfortunately used an aluminum stern light mounted on the original stainless mount and yes, as expected it has corroded and pretty much welded itself into the the mount. I don't need anyone to tell me that I never should have used the aluminum in the stainless, as that is obvious, I need some recomendations as to how I can get the remaining pieces on the light out of the mounting slot. Tom 1979 Sport 15'
Phil T	#2  Posted on 11/13/10 - 3:30 PM
Administrator Personal Page Personal Album Project Albums Posts: 6989 Comments: 6 Joined: 03/26/05	If I remember correctly; -Remove from boat.  -insert into a vice -cut the pole leaving 1-2 inch past the brackets -cut the pipe vertically 2 x to make an X down to the bracket. -remove hacksaw blade and thread though the pipe and reconnect the handle. -cut the pipe as much as possible without cutting into the bracket. -use a flat head screw driver and hammer it between the pole and the bracket on each side of the x.  -spray Kroil or PBBlaster frequently.  -if you get desperate use moderate heat and force.  1992 Outrage 17 I 2019 E-TEC 90, Viper 17 2+ 2018 Load Rite Elite 18280096VT
ioptfm	#3  Posted on 11/13/10 - 4:43 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 1533 Comments: 3 Joined: 10/28/06	Thanks Phil.............I was thinking along the same lines with the cuts.............I have it soaking now in penetrating fluid....... Tom 1979 Sport 15'
Guts	#4  Posted on 11/13/10 - 4:53 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 612 Comments: 8 Joined: 11/21/08	I may be wrong but don't they use SS in aluminum all the time? ie: out board engines. Guts/AKA/Kim
whalerman	#5  Posted on 11/14/10 - 5:41 AM
Member Posts: 540 Comments: 5 Joined: 06/26/07	Yes, but different alloys of stainless and alum. THOM : 1999 Outrage 18, 2012 E-TEC 150, 2012 EZ Loader trailer
Finnegan	#6  Posted on 11/14/10 - 9:16 AM
Member Posts: 1925 Comments: 16 Joined: 05/02/08	You might consider soaking it in "LimeAway" or CLR. If none of the soaking works, what about drilling it out with a 3/4" drill, since the tube O.D. is 3/4"? Just coincidentally, and if you are interested, I was about to list for sale an all original Boston Whaler/Perko SS stern light, without mounting brackets. The overall length from bottom tip of pole to top of light lense is 30-1/2". It would be fine for a 13 or 15' Whaler. It is like new, shiny, no corrosion, and works perfectly. A bargain at $60 to your door.
ioptfm	#7  Posted on 11/14/10 - 2:55 PM
Member Personal Page Posts: 1533 Comments: 3 Joined: 10/28/06	Finnegan wrote: Just coincidentally, and if you are interested, I was about to list for sale an all original Boston Whaler/Perko SS stern light, without mounting brackets. The overall length from bottom tip of pole to top of light lense is 30-1/2". It would be fine for a 13 or 15' Whaler. It is like new, shiny, no corrosion, and works perfectly. A bargain at $60 to your door. The sad thing is that I have an Original OEM light that I got 2 years ago and just never took the time to put it on. Thanks for the offer and advice though. Tom 1979 Sport 15'