Stripped Connecting Rod Bolt
06-30-2002, 10:42 PM
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Stripped Connecting Rod Bolt So, im one bolt and one piston away from removing my crank and....of course why wouldnt it happen...that last bolt is stripped to ****. Anyway, my question is what do i do? How can i get that bolt off so i can remove the final piston and then the crank?
06-30-2002, 10:51 PM
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Re: Stripped Connecting Rod Bolt I'm guessing you mean you stripped the head (rounded off the corners) and not the threads.
You can use a Dremel to grind those edges flat again and use a smaller socket, or get a wrench on it.
were you using 12-point sockets? If so, get rid of them and stick with 6-point sockets.
Tony
You can use a Dremel to grind those edges flat again and use a smaller socket, or get a wrench on it.
were you using 12-point sockets? If so, get rid of them and stick with 6-point sockets.
Tony
06-30-2002, 11:33 PM
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Re: Stripped Connecting Rod Bolt Hammer an 11mm 6-point socket on it! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> Or you can always take a hacksaw to it... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
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Re: Stripped Connecting Rod Bolt well, i tried the dremel idea..that didnt work. Tried hammering on a socket, that didnt work. And I tried the JB weld but it just wont stand up to the torque necessary to remove the bolt. Any other ideas???? please.
07-01-2002, 11:02 PM
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Re: Stripped Connecting Rod Bolt Find a local f-body club and yell for help somebody near you can weld.sounds like last thing to do.from a guy who builds machinery and can weld but is way the heck up in Iowa.good luck
07-02-2002, 12:32 AM
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Re: Stripped Connecting Rod Bolt Where can i get this JB weld? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Confused]" src="images/icons/confused.gif" />
07-02-2002, 08:36 AM
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Re: Stripped Connecting Rod Bolt Man, you must have really stripped that bolt good! Is the block out of the car? Sounds like you are going to have to locate a welding shop nearby, probably cost you $10 or they might do it for free to help ya out.
Any exhaust shop has welders too.
Any exhaust shop has welders too.
07-03-2002, 10:23 AM
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Re: Stripped Connecting Rod Bolt i agree with mightymouse,
take a cut off wheel on a right angle air grinder and carefully cut off the head of the bolt. all the torque is on the head, once it is removed,the bolt should just back out easily. unless the threads are damaged.
take a cut off wheel on a right angle air grinder and carefully cut off the head of the bolt. all the torque is on the head, once it is removed,the bolt should just back out easily. unless the threads are damaged.
07-03-2002, 10:34 AM
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Re: Stripped Connecting Rod Bolt Have you tried "Sonic Weld"??? Find it at NAPA stores. I do all of my exhaust testing jigs with it. It should stand up to the torque.
That stuff is STRONG. Makes JB Weld look like silly putty.
Eric
That stuff is STRONG. Makes JB Weld look like silly putty.
Eric
07-04-2002, 12:22 AM
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Re: Stripped Connecting Rod Bolt Thanks for the advice... Im gonna try that sonic weld tomorrow....if that doesnt work, looks like ill be grinding that bolt head off.
07-04-2002, 07:59 AM
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Re: Stripped Connecting Rod Bolt Have you tried a set of vise-grips. Get a set with some teeth on the jaws and clamp them down until it feels like there going to break. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> If that doesn't do it you're f**ked. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="gr_tounge.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
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07-04-2002, 09:05 PM
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Re: Stripped Connecting Rod Bolt vise grips dont work either....i already broke a pair. Ill post the outcome tomorrow when i find some sonic weld
07-04-2002, 10:11 PM
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Re: Stripped Connecting Rod Bolt </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by 9silverbird8:
<strong>vise grips dont work either....i already broke a pair. Ill post the outcome tomorrow when i find some sonic weld</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif"><img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="gr_tounge.gif" />
Good luck
John
<strong>vise grips dont work either....i already broke a pair. Ill post the outcome tomorrow when i find some sonic weld</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif"><img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="gr_tounge.gif" />
Good luck
John