how the heck do i bust this bolt loose (pics of failed attempts)
#31
Torque value on those nuts is 180 ft lbs. As was said, that strap that you used is entirely worthless. You need to get more leverage on the ratchet, and you'll probably need a larger ratchet after you break the one that's on there. Some heat with a torch (propane or acetalyne) would help as well.
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My favorite demonstration:
Losers:
http://home.nycap.rr.com/projecthuli...0low%20res.jpg
Winners:
http://home.nycap.rr.com/projecthuli...0low%20res.jpg
-Jon
#32
Originally posted by Cass944
tried hitting the wrench with a BIG hammer filled with sand. no luck
tried hitting the wrench with a BIG hammer filled with sand. no luck
You just haven't hit it hard enough yet.
The problem with a socket is that it's offset, and you can't impact them. A breaker bar would be better, but a wrench is best.
#35
Slide a pipe over a 24" breaker bar (more leverage). Place the socket on the nut(?) in such a way that the handle in parallel to the ground then jump up and down on it. You will either make it come loose or break the head off trying.
As for your wratchet breaking, well buy better ones (Craftsman or Snap-On) with a lifetime guarantee.
As for your wratchet breaking, well buy better ones (Craftsman or Snap-On) with a lifetime guarantee.
#36
Originally posted by IllMillRam1500
Slide a pipe over a 24" breaker bar (more leverage). Place the socket on the nut(?) in such a way that the handle in parallel to the ground then jump up and down on it. You will either make it come loose or break the head off trying.
As for your wratchet breaking, well buy better ones (Craftsman or Snap-On) with a lifetime guarantee.
Slide a pipe over a 24" breaker bar (more leverage). Place the socket on the nut(?) in such a way that the handle in parallel to the ground then jump up and down on it. You will either make it come loose or break the head off trying.
As for your wratchet breaking, well buy better ones (Craftsman or Snap-On) with a lifetime guarantee.
#37
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PB blaster is almost a great an invention as duct tape is. The stuff is awesome.
Q? Too much torque on a rusted in bolt will shear the bolt- even a hardened one- correct?
liberally soak with PB. Heat cycle with a torch. pb blaster soak for a day or so. should work right out.
This sounds reminiscient for me as well.
I agree Tifo.
Q? Too much torque on a rusted in bolt will shear the bolt- even a hardened one- correct?
liberally soak with PB. Heat cycle with a torch. pb blaster soak for a day or so. should work right out.
This sounds reminiscient for me as well.
I agree Tifo.
#40
he is taking off a nut (by turning the nut) not turning the head of teh bolt.
Maybe i read it wrong. but peopel were saying you would sheer the head of the bolt off. how would you do this turning the nut? and with this big of a bolt and nut, i doubt that unless there is significant rust (which at least on mine, there isnt in this area) the bolt would shear before the nut comes loose.
Maybe i read it wrong. but peopel were saying you would sheer the head of the bolt off. how would you do this turning the nut? and with this big of a bolt and nut, i doubt that unless there is significant rust (which at least on mine, there isnt in this area) the bolt would shear before the nut comes loose.