Re: Stuck Head Bolt
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Posted by Rick B. on July 02, 1998 at 15:14:48:
In Reply to: Stuck Head Bolt posted by Frank Tyson on July 02, 1998 at 09:42:10:
: Electric impact wrench has removed all head bolts from John Deere "L" (1941) except one. Have been putting penetrating oil for about a week and keep trying impact wrench (even alternating tightening and loosening) with no luck. I've dealt with broken off bolts before so have been careful not to get in this situation. Have you had success with heat? If so, do you heat the bolt, the head, both or what? Any suggestions based on your experience would be appreciated. >> Try a couple sharp blows with a 2 1/2 lb hammer on the head of the bolt. The shank of the bolt is probably rusted fast to the cyl head. The impact may break the rust loose. Good luck!! P.S. If you distort the bolt head, dress it up with a file to get socket to fit.
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