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Re: Stud Extractors

To: Hugh Fader <hfader@usa.net>, triumphs@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Stud Extractors
From: Todd Richmond <twr@hpestwr.fc.hp.com>
Date: Tue, 22 Jan 2002 11:11:05 -0700
References: <000701c1a27a$7c6099e0$6701a8c0@roalok1.mi.home.com>
Hugh Fader wrote:
> 
> Has anybody used one of the cam-type stud extractors that Sears has? One of
> my seat belt bolts is stuck, head is rounded and won't turn. It is sticking
> out about 1.5". I'm contemplating grinding the head off and using as stud
> extractor to remove it. Cost's $25 which I don't want to waste.


Hugh,


How about instead of grinding the head off, you grind it square?  I've had luck 
grinding rounded bolts to a smaller sized square head that I could get a good 
grab on with an open end wrench.  Might be worth a try . . .

Good Luck,

Todd Richmond
1959 TR3A -- in pieces.

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