In a message dated 01/07/02 9:10:10 AM, Whitmire25@msn.com writes: << I tried to put a little pressure using jacks, but it's really stuck. >> Sam; I know you have checked and double checked to make sure there are no screws left in the plate........buttttttt..... check at least twice more! :-) OK screws all gone?...for sure?......even the screws in the foot/bellyrail? With your favorite jack/wedge system apply upward force to the 'plate'........just a tad more than would be needed to hold the plate up if the block were not in........ Take a dowel, wood or metal, ...place it in a plate TP hole closest to the plate/block web and with a fair sized hammer rap sharply, repeat all along the front holes until block releases.......patience not force will get the job done.... Good luck....did I mention you probably should check for more screws?? O:-) Jim Bryant (FL)
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