ZombieToro13 1 #1 Posted December 22, 2020 I have a Wheel Horse C-160 71-16KS02. The Free Wheel Valve will not turn with a screwdriver. I have sprayed PB blaster and tried a ratchet and socket with a flat head bit. Still does turn. I don’t want to break the valve stem. So, any Tips or Tricks to turn this valve? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pacer 3,159 #2 Posted December 22, 2020 (edited) Some of those dang things can be unbelievably tight. In fact my worst one was also on my D160. I put up with it for quite a while until I had to remove the pump, and even then I had to get it in the bench vise and using a 14" pipe wrench was finally able to get that thing broke loose! Of course it was mangled so badly the slotted part was useless, so I ground/filed on it til I could slip a 3/8" nut over the end and brazed it on.... Obviously the dang thing has never again been even remotely stuck!! Excuse my rudeness, I meant to give a big WELCOME to this bunch of horse nuts - If somebody on here cant get you out of a bind ............ well. it'll be pretty bad Edited December 22, 2020 by pacer WELCOME 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadapples 6,981 #3 Posted December 22, 2020 Keep spraying it and trying to move it. Mine took over a week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 35,626 #5 Posted December 22, 2020 Like Pacer, I had to use a pipe wrench to break one loose. I had to remove some tin to get to it...maybe the foot rest and seat pan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
