Arthur Blackwell wrote:
> Note that these should be GRADE 8 or better replacement bolts! -art-
>
> TIGEROOTES(at)aol.com wrote:
>
> > Chuck,
> > I have never had a problem getting them out by hand. I bet there is ZERO
> > torque on them: perhaps oil and goop, but no torque. The loading went away
> > when the heads popped off!
> > To remove them, I have used a variety of techniques including using a
> > short pencil in a reversable drill. Push the eraser end into the broken
> > bolts and slowly back them out.
Ahah That is an idea . I went to NAPA and got a set(after 40years) of easy outs.
10 bucks!!
> Find a similar bolt to replace each one
> > with, as you really don't want the assembly loose: even with broken bolts,
> > the remaining shanks are acting like dowels.
> This I may have messed up..I removed all the broken ones,, yes and the one left
> whole.
I was contemplating on how to keep the package together ,,,may be a vice clamp?
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