fox_forma Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 My 4mil threw a bearing so I ordered another one and split the cases to get ready. I snapped a small screw off in the lower case that holds a thin bracket of some sort. I'm not sure what the piece is actually called but there are two pieces that connect the halves together and for some reason they were red locktite in or something causing the Phillips head to break off. What are my options here as far as needing that piece or tapping and re-threading. Sent from my VS980 4G using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAVAGE420 Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 I would heat it up really hot with a torch to melt the lock tight. Then grab it with vice grips if enough bolt is protruding out, and turn it out. If not,drill the middle of the soft bolt with a drill bit, then get it hot with the torch, then tap in a bolt extractor, and back it out slowly. If you have access to a drill press, use it so that your hole is perfectly centered and straight. Take your time. These style work the best I've found. http://m.harborfreight.com/12-piece-screw-extractor-set-40349.html?utm_referrer=direct%2Fnot%20provided Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry's Shee Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 EASY OUT OR USE LEFT-HAND DRILL BIT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickedcarbine Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 I've had that exact thing happen many times. Some folks just gorilla tighten shit that doesn't need it. Try heating the surrounding aluminum with Map gas and use a punch to give it a good whack. More often then not, that'll make 'em come out of there if you can grab on to them with some pliers. If it still needs motivation, use a small sharpened punch to tap it counter clockwise after the map gas. The only thing that still defeats me on occasion are the fucking upper case cylinder studs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoppedupandcutdown Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 I always file it flat so you have a nice square surface to center punch, then a left hand drill bit and some heat, should come right out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coupelx Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 +1 on the left handed bit. Do not fuck with the easy out shit. You break that fucker off and you are fucked. The shop I work for won't touch any thing with an easyout in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m671054 Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 Use sharp masonry bits on broken easy outs and taps. Works suprisingly well. Also ball tip dremel to make a nice dish in broken bolt makes it super easy to center your hole. Heat should get the out pretty easy. Look into getting an impact screwdriver as it might prevent that in the future. Also i think the broken bolt held on a catch tray for lube the never needed to be removed in the first place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fox_forma Posted June 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 I dont think there enough bite to grab with pliers to get the remaining amount out so it looks like a left handed bit might be the first option as well as heat. The other screw for the same piece was damn near impossible to get out as well. The larger screw in the pic was barely even tightened down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rapture Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 If there is enough protruding you can use a dremel with a cutting disc to grind a slot into the top. Then get a flat driver to unscrew + some heat. Worked for me a few times but may not have been as tight as yours. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoppedupandcutdown Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 I've actually had good luck welding a nut on broken bolts like that, creates heat and gives something to grab. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v2004banshee Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 Dremil. Cut a groove in the bolt and make it a flat head. Screw it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
special06shee Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 I've actually had good luck welding a nut on broken bolts like that, creates heat and gives something to grab.this is exactly what id do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAVAGE420 Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 Get it out or what!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCW Posted June 4, 2014 Report Share Posted June 4, 2014 I extracted a 3/4 inch bolt today by welding a nut to it. Weld a nut on it, let cool completely, heat the aluminum around it, and extract in a timely manner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nieskes Posted June 4, 2014 Report Share Posted June 4, 2014 All this over that thin piece of scrap? Grind the bolt flush and put the damn motor back together. I have NEVER put that thing back on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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