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- Silverbullet
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If the ezy out snaps inside the bolt (not likely but it can happen) get a nut with ID bigger than the bolt, slip it over what's left of the bolt so you can plug weld inside the nut. The heat from welding it is an added bonus
Oh and with the ezy out get the hole as close to center as possible, not easy on such a small bolt, a center punch makes it easier.
Oh and with the ezy out get the hole as close to center as possible, not easy on such a small bolt, a center punch makes it easier.
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Before you use an EZ Out try a left-handed drill bit... I have never had anything but trouble with EZ Outs, especially if there is not enough space to use them 'dead on'.
Left-handed drill bits often allow the broken bolt to unscrew and you can use larger bits as needed, then use a tap to clean out the left over threads form the bolt if required.
I have never broken a left-handed drill bit... Lost count of the number of broken EZ Outs! Will not use them anymore.
Left-handed drill bits often allow the broken bolt to unscrew and you can use larger bits as needed, then use a tap to clean out the left over threads form the bolt if required.
I have never broken a left-handed drill bit... Lost count of the number of broken EZ Outs! Will not use them anymore.
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- Bantum
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Yeah - I've done a few of these now too - same problem ...
I also found that drilling them out is best, then just clean up the threads with a tap ...
Bonus is that the heat generated from drilling usually free's it up - just be careful to get the drill vertically in line with bolt ...
Tips : Do through the old bolts out, don't use them again ( always get new ones ) + smear a bit of oil / grease on the new ones to prevent corrosion next time ...
Add : Normal drill bits will work just as well, just takes a bit more effort ...
Cheers, Bantum ...
I also found that drilling them out is best, then just clean up the threads with a tap ...
Bonus is that the heat generated from drilling usually free's it up - just be careful to get the drill vertically in line with bolt ...
Tips : Do through the old bolts out, don't use them again ( always get new ones ) + smear a bit of oil / grease on the new ones to prevent corrosion next time ...
Add : Normal drill bits will work just as well, just takes a bit more effort ...
Cheers, Bantum ...
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Another good idea, but left handed bits can be hard to find.sublime wrote:Before you use an EZ Out try a left-handed drill bit... I have never had anything but trouble with EZ Outs, especially if there is not enough space to use them 'dead on'.
Left-handed drill bits often allow the broken bolt to unscrew and you can use larger bits as needed, then use a tap to clean out the left over threads form the bolt if required.
I have never broken a left-handed drill bit... Lost count of the number of broken EZ Outs! Will not use them anymore.
Will it ever end!?
-EA81 TWIN CARB!!!!
-L series 5 speed
-Custom paint job
-2" lift
-Full custom re-wire
-L series front end
-EA81 TWIN CARB!!!!
-L series 5 speed
-Custom paint job
-2" lift
-Full custom re-wire
-L series front end
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This is good method too. I've done this before and had success.Silverbullet wrote:If the ezy out snaps inside the bolt (not likely but it can happen) get a nut with ID bigger than the bolt, slip it over what's left of the bolt so you can plug weld inside the nut. The heat from welding it is an added bonus
I found grinding the broken bolt, so you have a flat surface to start with also helps to get the centre punch right in the middle.Silverbullet wrote:Oh and with the ezy out get the hole as close to center as possible, not easy on such a small bolt, a center punch makes it easier.
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