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Nov 8, 2022 | 06:57 PM

#31

Gas Smasher

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Originally Posted by TwiZted Biker

That's all well and good if there isn't a snapped off easy out or twisted off allen bit in the middle of it that'll get the weld, the whole harder dissimilar metals thing gets real then. Harder & tool steel don't like Mr Mig spot welds, it'll pop right off soon as you put a little pressure on it. Ain't day goes by on the job I'm not trying trying to clean up a mess just like this from our floor mechanics buggering **** up just like it on the robot end tools, busted drill bits and extractors from monkeys who couldn't drill a straight hole with a drill press.

I may have worded my post poorly, but I surly wasn't disagreeing with you. Just saying I have had luck welding the washer if you can stay away from the broken extractor. Anyway, no doubt you have plenty of experience dealing with this stuff.

GOGOBECK, glad you had success without any real troubles.

Nov 8, 2022 | 08:10 PM

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RK4ME

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Being a former welder, I thought of a few ways to remove that screw but I had good 3 phase equipment and a good selection of electrodes and materials to use. That kind of work is hard for someone with consumer grade equipment, and without much experience.
Congratulations on your successful screw removal, OP.

Nov 9, 2022 | 07:13 AM

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GOGOBECK

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“Alloy steel” replacement ?

I was unable to find a graded steel bolt to replace the defective fastener.
What I did find is an Uncoated Alloy Steel replacement.
I understand this type material to be strong but brittle, is this an acceptable replacement?

I can get a graded bolt, about an hours drive!

Nov 9, 2022 | 08:01 AM

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bill from tn

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Originally Posted by GOGOBECK

OP and everyone else. I am going to add this as a source for about any fastener and hardware you need. https://www.mcmaster.com/

McMaster Carr is Home Depot times 10. I worked in industry and they were my go to for hard to find and fast ship. They were usually a little more expensive than other sources but when machines were down or employees were waiting the extra cost was worth the price.

I have purchased from them as an individual, I bought my heim joints from them and various other fasteners. I believe they will sell without an account being set up.
Check them out for hard to find anything.

Nov 11, 2022 | 06:51 AM

#35

GOGOBECK

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Here’s the M6 in action. Finding neutral; Big bubbles, no troubles!!!

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Nov 11, 2022 | 07:00 AM

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Notgrownup

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Congratulations on removing that bitch of a bolt.
I have the Hayden on both my 07 Flhtc with close to 70k miles and installed it on my new to me 14 Tri Glide and I like it .