SpeedRacer88 Posted December 5, 2008 Report Share Posted December 5, 2008 so i was installing my shift star after modding it and i was installing the bolt that holds the lever and spring i set my torque wrench to 8 because the manual says 7.2 ft lbs and as soon as i got to 8 my bolt jus sheared off leaving the shaft stuck in the hole... what do i do? can i drill it out and use a helicoil? with that hold it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedRacer88 Posted December 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2008 anybody? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarineNYC Posted December 6, 2008 Report Share Posted December 6, 2008 OH SHIT!!! I dunno? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulvafan537240 Posted December 6, 2008 Report Share Posted December 6, 2008 what size screw is it? ive never fooled around with the shift star so i dont know but if its big enough i would dry to drill it with a left handed drill bit and use an easy out. if its small, id drill and tap it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian Posted December 6, 2008 Report Share Posted December 6, 2008 left handed drill bit ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ or drill it out small and use an easy out. I bet it wont be that hard to remove if you dont jack up the threads at the top of the hole by tryin to pick at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spurdy Posted December 6, 2008 Report Share Posted December 6, 2008 anybody? Are you talking about the M6 counter sunk screw? If so I would guess that it isn't bottomed out, you just torqued it too much. I would try something hard with a sharp point (like a thread tap) and use it and a SMALL ball peen hammer and tap in a counter clockwise fashion. The point of the tap should dig into the shank of the bolt. Once it starts to rotate you should be home free. Or a left handed drill bit would likely work nicely in your situation. Good luck. SP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedRacer88 Posted December 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2008 thanks for the help i got it out but now i dont have a bolt anybody got one? its got a special shank that holds the lever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spurdy Posted December 6, 2008 Report Share Posted December 6, 2008 thanks for the help i got it out but now i dont have a bolt anybody got one? its got a special shank that holds the lever I am pretty sure that is just a standard M6 x 1.0 counter sunk machine screw with a 4mm hex recess. I don't remember anything special about the shank. Is this not correct? SP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blowit Posted December 6, 2008 Report Share Posted December 6, 2008 I am pretty sure that is just a standard M6 x 1.0 counter sunk machine screw with a 4mm hex recess. I don't remember anything special about the shank. Is this not correct? SP He is referring to the bolt for the detent arm. It is a 6mm shoulder bolt. i would sure think that bolt was ready to snap anyway if it failed wtih 8 lbs of force. A larger dealer should have it in stock. You can wing it with proper sized shim spacer but doubt it would be worth the effort. Brandon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FASTOYS Posted December 6, 2008 Report Share Posted December 6, 2008 Not sure if i have them on the website but i think we have them in stock. It is a specialty bolt with a oversize shoulder. I recommend using a 1/4" ratchet , 6" extension and 1 hand. Not much room for error with only 7.5 lbs of torque on a torque wrench and they may not be that accurate at that low of #s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98_shee Posted December 6, 2008 Report Share Posted December 6, 2008 Just to help figure out which bolt it is here are some pics. Which one is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FASTOYS Posted December 6, 2008 Report Share Posted December 6, 2008 10mm Head! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedRacer88 Posted December 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2008 Just to help figure out which bolt it is here are some pics. Which one is it? thanks guys its the bigger one in this pic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian Posted December 6, 2008 Report Share Posted December 6, 2008 If you cant find one at a dealer or from Jeff, Look for a company like Copperstate Nut and Bolt or Fastenal. They usually have shoulder bolts and such. Just get a grade 8 shoulder bolt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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