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Old Feb 12, 2025 | 12:35 PM
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The captive nut inside the frame broke loose and now just turns when I try to unscrew the bolt. A couple others did likewise but I could get at them with cutting tools. I plan a trip to harbor freight to see what they have but thought I would throw it out to the group for suggestions.
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You may nof want to do tbis...I had to cut a opening large enough to get a small 90* grinder in there so I could cut the head of the bolt into pieces.
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Old Feb 12, 2025 | 01:56 PM
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Check out HF’s die grinders.
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I got mine out by jamming a flat screwdriver between the nut and the cage. After soaking it for a few days, it came free. If that fails, get the grinder out and purchase a few carbide burring bits and cut away. Good luck. Jerry
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I was thinking die grinder bit of some type was the way to go. I'll try that first.
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I was thinking die grinder bit of some type was the way to go. I'll try that first.
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The circular 3" diameter 1/16 or 1/32 thick metal cutting wheel will slice thru the head easlily. Buy several wheels and a adapter stud to fit the grinder.
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No doubt the cutting wheel would be quick and already available to me and some kind of grinding bit would take a long time. I'll also try to pry under the washer since that might work before I get more aggressive. Just trying not to do too much damage as the more I take things apart the more things I have to fix going back together. Appreciate the suggestions and giving me some things to think about.
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