Bolt Loosener? - Page 3

Mr Lefty · 08-22-2008, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NONE_too_SOFT

just be sure you've to a good fit on the socket, or you're gonna end up drilling it out.

exactly... extra force is not always a good thing...

i've gotten into the practice that if it requires anything more than 10% more force to take it out than it's spec... then the PB blaster comes out... I soak it... and go work on something else... or grab a drink. come back and usually good to go

MikeSP1 · 08-22-2008, 10:12 PM

I case you round off the head of a bolt, here's the easiest way to get it out. I've had to do some amazing things with these and they have NEVER slipped.

http://www.irwin.com/irwin/consumer/...IrwinCat100511

Gas Man · 08-23-2008, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ebbs15

just a tip with PB Blaster... spray it... let it sit... try to loosen... if it doesn't work... spray some more... let it sit... try again... eventually it'll seep in... don't try to FORCE the issue too much...

I had a bolt that we put 150ftlbs of pressure on to loosen... no luck... after trying 3 or 4 times with no luck with the spray sit spray sit... it still wouldn't bust loose... I soaked the fucker over night... came out... and was able to crack the bolt with the 30ftlbs it was supposed to be holding with... and use my fingers to remove it the rest of the way.

just be patient PB Baster won't remove busted bolts

That is actually a great tip for any penetrating oil!! Good going Ebbs!

ceo012384 · 08-25-2008, 12:19 AM

The only thing better than PB blaster is Kroil... but it's really fucking hard to find and very expensive.

PB is good shit for 99% of things.

Gas Man · 08-25-2008, 04:39 AM

I have some LST stuff that works KILLER too!

08-22-2008, 10:12 PM	#22
MikeSP1 Perpetual trouble Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: at the base of the Alps Moto: VTX 1300C, RC51, CBR600RR, CBR929RR Posts: 715	I case you round off the head of a bolt, here's the easiest way to get it out. I've had to do some amazing things with these and they have NEVER slipped. http://www.irwin.com/irwin/consumer/...IrwinCat100511 __________________ "Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in one pretty and well preserved piece, but to skid across the line broadside, thoroughly used up, worn out, leaking oil, shouting GERONIMO!"

08-25-2008, 12:19 AM	#24
ceo012384 Pompous Prick Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: MA Moto: 06 R6 (race), 04 CRF Tard (race) Posts: 3,040	The only thing better than PB blaster is Kroil... but it's really fucking hard to find and very expensive. PB is good shit for 99% of things. __________________ LRRS/CCS #123 Boston Moto Dunlop Woodcraft 35 Motorsports Sidi Pit Bull K&N Filters

08-25-2008, 04:39 AM	#25
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	I have some LST stuff that works KILLER too! __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product