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Old 03-17-2011, 04:20 PM
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errr - how about hacksaw a slot in the lim flange wide enough to extract the bolt/easyout then use a nut and bolt to clamp it back down ....
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errr - how about hacksaw a slot in the lim flange wide enough to extract the bolt/easyout then use a nut and bolt to clamp it back down ....

Hmmmmm... This is why I posted. That could work my friend!!
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Originally Posted by 9krpmrx8
I put the easy out on the drill and started removing the bolt.
Also : think i found the flaw in your first plan - NEVER use a power tool in this situation . Always better to use a tap wrench so you can feel how much torque you are putting on the easy out .
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Also : think i found the flaw in your first plan - NEVER use a power tool in this situation . Always better to use a tap wrench so you can feel how much torque you are putting on the easy out .

Yeah that was a mistake, big time.
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