Stroby
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I've had the same problem. I use a pipe slipped over the blade to keep it from turning, then a breaker bar with a "lonnngg" pipe cheater and it will come off. I recommend using a 6 sided socket to keep from rounding the bolt head edges. I truly believe it is the "bellows" washers that are used on those mowers that causes the problem. I have several mowers that use just a flat washer and never have a problem. Plus, on my woods mower, there are multiple bellows washers on each blade and it is truly amazing how tight those things get.Got an old Woods RM59 that I can't get 2 of the 3 blades off (so far). Middle one came off with impact so I know they are left handed bolts. I've been soaking in PB Blaster for a couple of days now. Air compressor impact set at 110 lbs is not breaking them loose. My question is if I try the torch method where should I hit it with the flame? On the bolt head or on the spindle? Seems like if on the bolt head it will expand the bolt inside the spindle which would make it worse?? I'm leery of heating the spindle as well.
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