Swivl-eze snap lock 1.77 in boat seat pedestal problem

[Wiskers]

I've got these pedestals and bases. Man 2 of my bases I have to take a pipe wrench to get the pedestal posts out. I've tried cleaning them, vasoline. penitrating oil, nothing works.

Any suggestions?

[CatFan]

Wire brush on a drill in the sockets.

Have a friend who had to really work them over. Wire brushed the sockets every year and sanded on the pedestals.

Corrosion and scratches made for a tight fit.

[smashdn]

I destroyed my pedestal getting it out. I had to eventually use heat in conjunction with some serious beating to get it out. Pedestal is toast but the base is still good.

[Cray]

I've got these pedestals and bases. Man 2 of my bases I have to take a pipe wrench to get the pedestal posts out. I've tried cleaning them, vasoline. penitrating oil, nothing works.

Any suggestions?

You might try a product called slip plate.Graphite bassed compound used in high friction areas. Sold at big truck/trailer supply house. Also tractor supply has under different name. check with your engineer he might have a source something he uses on the boat. I have used wire brush and antiseize but that gets messy if you take them out all the time. Good luck.

[Wiskers]

Got motivated and decided to fix'um or destroy'um!

Got my drill and a course sanding wheel & went to work on'um. Got pretty aggressive with the inside of the bases. After the course I went to a fine & then finished them off with a Emory flapper wheel. Smooth as a baby's butt!

Then I sprayed the posts & bases with a product called Motor Kote. Best stuff in the world! If you ain't got some you outta get some. You can get it at most TA & Pilot Truck Stops. I used the last I had on this project. I put it on all my latches, trailer hitches, and anything else that sticks. Don't know why I didn't think of it sooner!

Now I can slide my posts in & out with zero effort! They're not loose or sloppy either. Good snug fit! I'm soooooo glad to get that done! :D