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

[Zach Leahy]

Yeah, I'm with Ian, I think there is some design in that bolt.  It also has
a taper under the flange iirc.  I think it would be worth using the right
one, and I'm sure if Ian does not have one, someone does.

Good to hear you got it off....  I didn't put that one on did I?

Z


On 2/23/06, Ian Fisher <dataflash@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> 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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