Re: Re: Re: RFI: Shock Bolt Sizes

From: Zito, James A \(GE Infra, Energy\) (james.zito@ps.ge.com)
Date: Sat Mar 04 2006 - 10:56:53 EST


<snip> Also, does anyone know how to get a broken lower shock bolt out? My
lower
one broke and left me a 3" stub sticking out.

2 words BLUE WRENCH!!!!! You may be able to apply gentle heat using a regular plumber's propane torch, and then more penetrating oil then more heat.....

If that fails a real BLUE WRENCH aka oxy acetylene may be needed.

The heat gets the bolt to expand which tends to break the rust bond.

Jim
03 Red CC Dak

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