How to get this busted bolt out.....
07-11-2013, 08:28 PM
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Left handed drill bit or drill and tap.
07-11-2013, 09:10 PM
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I agree. Progressively larger left-handed bits and a super steady hand. Hopefully, you can get a punch for dead center to get started. I dealt with this on my block and the bit walked off the side to the soft AL. I had to resort to a method I am not proud of when I failed. I'd like to see how this goes. Good luck!
07-11-2013, 09:15 PM
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it broke pretty flat. i am going to hit up the hardware store tomorrow, see what they have in the way of bits. i can always timecert if i had to , but id rather not.
07-11-2013, 09:46 PM
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To get a good centre without hitting with a punch, I've used steel rod to sit in the hole, with a centre pilot already drilled. This acts as a guide tube for drilling the first hole, without risk of it walking off the side into the al, and you don't have to risk further damage by hitting it with a punch.
I've also found that swearing helps
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07-11-2013, 10:09 PM
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How 'bout a Quik-Center?
07-12-2013, 01:40 AM
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Someone pointed out Quik Centers in a thread a few years back, so I bought a set. This has ensured that so far, I haven't had to use it.
07-12-2013, 08:54 AM
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To get a good centre without hitting with a punch, I've used steel rod to sit in the hole, with a centre pilot already drilled. This acts as a guide tube for drilling the first hole, without risk of it walking off the side into the al, and you don't have to risk further damage by hitting it with a punch.