On Wed, Jan 28, 2009 at 1:49 PM, Mike S <mikes@flatsurface.com> wrote:
> At 04:23 PM 1/28/2009, neil N wrote...
>>
>> The lower ball joint adaptor is removed, and I need to drill out bolt
>> remanents. If I don't drill dead center...
>
> I've had luck in similar situations drilling a small hole along the edge of
> the frozen bolt. The bit will tend to follow the soft, rusted area between
> the bolt and the hole. That doesn't screw up the bolt hole enough that a new
> bolt will flop around. For what I was working on, it did relieve things
> enough that I could then drift the old bolt out.
>
> Or, if you know a shop with a heavy duty press, they might be able to press
> them out. I assume you've already tried to drift them out with a mini-sledge
> and lots of heat?
>

Hey neat idea that smaller drill bit.

I tried heat outside, but now that the part is inside the mad mess
that is my basement, my fetid propane torch should heat things up
better. I'll try again.

I thought of going to a shop with a press. Might be my best shot.

Drilling will be my last resort. Either that or Hari Kari.  Heh heh.  :)

Neil.