Ignition wire insertion - what gives?
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Of course, I've now managed to strip the upper muffler bracket bolt. Not sure I can blame a previous mechanic for this one.
Tried to follow all the guidance I can find (pre-soak, long hex socket, tap it in, breaker bar, etc...)
Will get back at it tonight....
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cracking me up.
I'll suggest cutting the old bolt rather than removing the chain tensioner cover.
not that its a big deal, just why cause more trouble? find a short version of the bolt for the new one.
and now mark tells us to use the 1/2 inch wrench...
I'll suggest cutting the old bolt rather than removing the chain tensioner cover.
not that its a big deal, just why cause more trouble? find a short version of the bolt for the new one.
and now mark tells us to use the 1/2 inch wrench...
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I did exactly this. Got a shorter bolt at local hardware store.
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It has not been easy, but I'm back in the fight. Both bolts are now out.
An irwin deep bolt-out made quick work of the top bolt.
Thanks for all that have helped overcome this stuck fasteners. Not too many more to go!
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mpruden, great idea. SO I put Marks and that together. My 1/2 flare with a little wiggleing goes on and then theres no wiggle at all, it's super tight. Put on my leather gloves, broke right free. To anybody taking notes...
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I was having some luck on my left side today so decided to check out this suggestion. Marks absolutely correct, a 1/2 is nice and snug. I love it when you pros throw us a bone - thanks Mark and Mike
mpruden, great idea. SO I put Marks and that together. My 1/2 flare with a little wiggleing goes on and then theres no wiggle at all, it's super tight. Put on my leather gloves, broke right free. To anybody taking notes...
mpruden, great idea. SO I put Marks and that together. My 1/2 flare with a little wiggleing goes on and then theres no wiggle at all, it's super tight. Put on my leather gloves, broke right free. To anybody taking notes...
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Pretty funny - I now remember that I also used a 1/2" box wrench that I ground down, since that goes into my "special' tool drawer where all these custom tools are put. After a while, you end up with a whole bunch of fabricated/ground/welded tools that help on various functions (like the ground down crowsfoot for the SAI check valve ... ).
