[Shotimes] Got it--now how about a different bolt?...was: Re: [Shotimes] Help...I have a stuck damper bolt...

[Ian Fisher]

George
I would try to use a stock bolt if you have one. I
would like to think that flange serves a purpose.

If you don't have any, let me know and I'll look for a
spare tomorrow. I might have one kicking around
somewhere.

Ian

--- George Fourchy <krazgeo@comcast.net> wrote:

> On Thu, 23 Feb 2006 15:14:31 -0800 (PST), G Kerby
> Haltom wrote:
> 
> >1" hole saw will cut the flange off and leave the 
> hex head.
> 
> That's good to know for the next time....I got it
> after using the impact a
> while.....Zach was right--it didn't have enough
> power in itself to get it loose, but
> it must have helped a bit, because after putting the
> starter back in and trying it
> again with the regular socket and ratchet, I split
> the socket
> (Craftsman..warrented).  That didn't help the bolt
> head any, but my trusty deepwell
> impact with the ratchet got it the first try.  It
> had had quite a bit of hammering
> prior to that.  The threads are fine...it would have
> come out OK if I had ground it
> off, but it isn't my car (anymore) and I don't want
> it laying around in the back
> yard while we decided what to do with it.
> 
> Now...I don't want to use the bolt again, because of
> the twisted head.  So will a
> grade 8 bolt from my NAPA store with the right
> threads and a nice thick washer
> replace it OK?
> 
> I don't have a propane torch right now....it's on my
> list.
> 
> Thanks a BUNCH, guys...!!   (as usual!)
> 
> George
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