Cam gear retaining bolt.. to drill or not to drill?
01-28-2011, 10:27 AM
#17
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it helps a TON using a torch and just heating up the head of the bolt(till glowing red and smoking) then quickly (before it cools too much) impact it off... I have done this dance about 20 some odd times building engines for customers..... the locktite crap that they use is HEAT activated to loose(burn) up and release the bolt....
Glad to hear that you got it off!!!
Carl
Glad to hear that you got it off!!!
Carl
01-28-2011, 11:13 AM
#18
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Correct, there is no locktite on the bolt. In fact, you can install a new bolt and try and pull it off a day later and possibly strip it just like a bolt that has been in there 20 years. Just the way the bolt seems to work. The heat (and a good quality triple square bit) definitely help expand things enough though to remove easier.
01-29-2011, 11:05 PM
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I got so sick of dealing with these bolts that I purchsed a 1/4" solid carbide bit for the sole purpose of drilling the heads off. This bit kicks them in the *** so well it's to the point that I don't even attempt to back them out, just drill em all.
