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2nd February 2020, 21:56 | #11 | |
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So I’ve been able to get the nuts off but the bolt will not move or rotate! I’m not able to get the nut back on the n/s due to hammering it! However I will try that on the o/s! No signs of it rounding off yet. Fingers crossed that a good soak in penetrating fluid and the extractor set should get it moving enough to hammer it out.. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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3rd February 2020, 06:03 | #12 | |
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Always if attempting to drift a bolt out, leave the nut in place at the top of the threads to prevent the peening of the end of the bolt you have experienced. When you come to refit the bolts, it should be noted the nuts should be fitted on the trailing edge of the bolt, and plenty of coppaslip These are M10 flange bolts, 12.9 with stiffnuts, do not replace them with M10 machine screws and nyloc nuts. Best of luck Brian |
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3rd February 2020, 11:50 | #13 |
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3rd February 2020, 12:15 | #14 |
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When trying to drive the bolt out, support the arm with something really heavy behind it , so the force is not dissipated by flexing it on its bushes etc . I often use a sledge hammer as a support.
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