Help!!!
Tourer
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From: Chatham, ON
RE: Help!!!
I only use the Snap-On brand Easy-Outs and the companion set Screw Extractors. I have found that the Easy-Outs work better than the Screw Extractors. That's why I suggested using the Easy-Outs.
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RE: Help!!!
I know this might sound a little easy but.....since you were installing it and not removing it when it broke, there should be no pressure on the bolt. Can you/did you try and stick a small standard screwdriver in thereand try to catch a ridge from where the bolt broke and spin it out? Worth a shot unless you put some locktite on it.
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RE: Help!!!
If you end up using an easy out -- DO NOT USE THE INSANE STRENGTH!!! (What does an easy out sound like when it breaks in the broken screw? Ans. Oh S--T!!!!). If an easy out won't do it you will have to drill out the screw entirely. Be sure to follow up the threads with the correct tap. If the hole ends up over sized/loose then a helicoil (thread insert) is your next step.
Lots of oil when drilling and tapping is in order.
Before I became a First Sergeant I spent my time as an aircraft machinist. Had lots of experience with this situation.
Take your time. Best of luck
Lots of oil when drilling and tapping is in order.
Before I became a First Sergeant I spent my time as an aircraft machinist. Had lots of experience with this situation.
Take your time. Best of luck
Banned
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RE: Help!!!
lookin at this again, I believe you can get the Lever off, shouldn't be any pressure holding it together, this will make it easier to get the bolt out, the hole goes all the way thru the lever so you can "drill thru" with no problems. And like 2quick said it may turn out.
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Road Captain
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From: South Plainfield, NJ
RE: Help!!!
Tried pulling the lever off but it won't budge, theres a groove in there where the bolt sits in that looks like it is holding it in place and only the head of the bolt popped off the rest is still in there.