Propane is lame - get a real torch and they'll ease out like buttah!

On Wed, Jan 28, 2009 at 1:58 PM, neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:

> 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.
>

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