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What do you guys think about my idea on the mounting plate....two bolts would hold it, wouldn't you think?
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Well, I've boogered the threads on the stud with the vise-grips...but I could run a die over it and clean them up. I wonder if I could run two nuts down and lock them together....then use a breaker bar to get it out?
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The attaching points should be triangulated that's why they use 3 mounting points. You can get this out if you go about it the right way, a screwdriver probably wont allow enough force (leverage) to be generated. Hang in there.
If the vise grips didn't work USE HEAT and penetrating oil A breaker bar will shear it off. Soak it and walk away for a while. SOAK IT SOAK IT SOAK IT HEAT HEAT HEAT TAKE YOUR TIME Rick |
That sucker will come out. Now that you have the bolt exposed, weld a piece of 3/8" round stock in the " T " position. Use the Kroil I will be happy to send you if you will e-mail me your address. Go slow, be patient.
Dave, you ever use the Kroil?? IF not let me know and I will send you a can. The stuff is unblieveable!!!!! !!!!! Chuck |
I have cracked cast Iron by heating it. Caution
Chuck |
Could I weld a socket on the end of it, then use an impact wrench? I really hate the thoughts of heating that thing....I've already got the tranny together and ready to put in the car...that's all I need is a cracked tailhousing.....
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You need to go slow! The impact will probally twist the bolt off again. It needs to be worked back and forth just a little at a time until you can get the penetrating oil working for you. Patience grasshopper.
Chuck |
Blykins,
DO NOT use an impact .....wrong kind of energy....you want EEAASSEE it out..... A vise grip will snap it off now,,,Kroil and heat in alternate will let it come out. Good luck ,KK |
Alright...I got it. Like you all stated, it needed penetrating oil and heat. I finally got fed up, stuck it on the front of the four-wheeler and drove it up to the shed where the torch was...put a little heat on it, more penetrating oil, and a pair of vice-grips twisted it right out. I feel a lot better now. I was getting frustrated and very impatient.....
I wanna thank all of you for your input. I knew I could count on you.... And thanks Mr. Kirkham...that was a nice offer you made. You're a good guy....I don't care what Brent Fenimore says about you. :) |
Good job........way to dodge the bullet
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Listen....what's that sound.....ah....it's the sound of "We are the Champions" playing in the background.....
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And that right there, is what makes this site so cool.
Thanks -John |
Haste makes waste...............believe it.
Rick |
I think Jmille has the plan, I never have luck drilling,but with the hole as a guide,you cant lose,,Tim
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Congrats...it is a great feeling to get those naughty pigs out.
Heat, oil, and patience. Chuck, I would love some! Never heard of it. Always willing to try new ideas as many of mine are bummers. David:) :) :) |
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Hey, great to here of the success!!!
Dave, I'll send you a can tomorrow. Hide it!! Once the shop guys figure it out it's gone. :) Chuck |
Blykins: Did you ever get the feeling that somewhere, some skunk (or opossum) was laughing his head off at you? lol!!!
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Yes, I have given a conspiracy theory some thought...maybe the possum's friends sneaked in and put some red Loc-Tite on that stupid bolt...hehehehe
Putting all varmints aside, all that matters is that I kicked that tailhousing's butt.... |
best way to get it out!
Put a snug fitting nut on the stud, Weld the nut to the stud, let cool, rapp it with a hammer, wrech it out. If that dont work, take a pencil and paper and drawl it out!%/ |
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