Heeeeeeeeeelllllllllllppppppppppp!!!!!!!!!!!
Banned
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 771
Likes: 2
From: Hurricane,WV
Lock the two nuts together, then loosen the bottom one, and the whole stud and all should come out. DO NOT drill that bolt and use an EZ out. STEP AWAY FROM THE EZ OUT!! . Last resort if you have any stud sticking out beyond the head, is to weld a nut onto the stud. Trying to drill a grade 8 5/16" stud and keep the bit centered, is almost impossible. This is a very easy thing to do, without creating more headache for yourself.
Thread Starter
|
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 254
Likes: 0
From: So. Cal.
Lock the two nuts together, then loosen the bottom one, and the whole stud and all should come out. DO NOT drill that bolt and use an EZ out. STEP AWAY FROM THE EZ OUT!! . Last resort if you have any stud sticking out beyond the head, is to weld a nut onto the stud. Trying to drill a grade 8 5/16" stud and keep the bit centered, is almost impossible. This is a very easy thing to do, without creating more headache for yourself.
Thanks.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,707
Likes: 4
From: Newtown, PA
If I understand correctly, the stud is a screw in stud. Double nut the stud as Nightking indicates in his prior post. Then put your box end wrench on the nut that is closest to the cylinder jug. Loosen to the left as normal - and this will put twisting action against the other nut which will loosen the stud. If the top nut (the one farthest from the cylinder jug) moves, just hold it in place with a ratchet/socket. A helper might be in order for this one to make it easier.
Tourer
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 403
Likes: 1
From: Connecticut
Any two nuts that fit the threaded portion. Put one on as far as it will go, then back it off 1/4 turn. Then put another nut onto the threaded portion up to the first nut. On the back one, turn the wrench counterclockwise. At the same time on the front nut, turn another wrench clockwise. This will lock the two nuts together, slightly away from the jug. Now, put a wrench only on the back nut and turn the whole assembly counterclockwise to remove the broken stud.
Advanced
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 90
Likes: 0
From: Augusta County, Virginia
If you have to use an ez out, do yourself a favor and get one from the SnapOn truck. I paid less then $5 for an 1/8 inch extractor. I'm a mechanic and I been usin the same one for over 3 years and it works every time. Don't be intimidated, drillin out a broken fastener ain't that bad. I do it about once a week!
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 826
Likes: 2
From: nw Kansas
i just want to say real quick this thread is a perfect example of why i love this forum !!!! all great help when someone is in crisis and no smartass remarks about the question! BRAVO guys for real!
Intermediate
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 33
Likes: 0
From: Manchester NH
Remove Stud
If I remember correctly, someone posted on another thread to use a vibration engraving tool and it would come right out. Iv'e never tried this, I can't understand how it would work, but several people had sworn by it.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider
Verdad Gallardo
The Best and Worst Harley-Davidson Moves of 2025
Verdad Gallardo
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 3,863
Likes: 21
From: Kennewick, WA
All sound advice here. Now if I were in this pickle I would start by removing both heads and sending them in for porting (I really want to do this, just need a good reason). Of course this would expose the wear in the cylinders leading to removal and an "overbore" of the jugs. So easy to get carried away..............
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 1,380
Likes: 1
From: ,,
Lock the two nuts together, then loosen the bottom one, and the whole stud and all should come out. DO NOT drill that bolt and use an EZ out. STEP AWAY FROM THE EZ OUT!! . Last resort if you have any stud sticking out beyond the head, is to weld a nut onto the stud. Trying to drill a grade 8 5/16" stud and keep the bit centered, is almost impossible. This is a very easy thing to do, without creating more headache for yourself.
It works awesomely, I've done it a few times.