[SPAM] Re: Any advice on removing stuck studs in head?

[dagnamit at gmail.com (Brian Wagner)]

Personally I like reverse drill bits as opposed to easy outs.


On Thu, 11 Nov 2004 18:50:58 -0500, Mark F. <mk1mark@gmail.com> wrote:
> On Thu, 11 Nov 2004 15:28:05 -0800 (PST), Ron Pieper <rapieper@yahoo.com> wrote:
> > How much stud is sticking out?  Mig welding a nut onto a stub is a good trick.  if it's recessed,
> > you may be screwed and have to pull the head.
> 
> You can build up a stud that's broken below the surface (there's even
> a special welding rod for this), and then weld a washer and nut to it.
> Don't forget to hit the stud with some paraffin wax right after you
> weld it, while it's nice and hot...  If that fails, you're left with
> drilling the stud out (not a big deal - just make sure you're
> dead-nuts center...)  Start out with a small bit and go bigger in
> steps.  When it's drilled out as big as you dare (without touching the
> head itself) try an Easy-out.  If the Easy-out doesn't work, sometimes
> you can use a sharp pointed "chisel" and "fold" the metal in the
> threads in towards the center and work it out that way...
> 
> Good luck!
> 
> Mark.
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