Help with crank bolt removal

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Jun 10, 2007 | 01:45 PM

southernshark

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Racer

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From: Springfield Missouri

Help with crank bolt removal

any tips. i have a 600 ft lb impact that wont budge the bolt and ive been after it with a 4 ft cheater bar. any tips would help my forearms feel like they are going to blow up.

Jun 10, 2007 | 02:02 PM

tellefan

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From: Saint Louis MO

I've never removed one. However is this a reverse thread bolt? David

Jun 10, 2007 | 02:09 PM

southernshark

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Racer

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From: Springfield Missouri

Quote:

Originally Posted by tellefan

I've never removed one. However is this a reverse thread bolt? David

...dear god i hope not...any one know for sure. i gussed it was regualr

Jun 10, 2007 | 02:20 PM

SteveDoten

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it is not a rev/lefthand thread bolt

your impact may be a bit tired, try a few drops of oil in the air fitting and make sure your pressure is up on the compressor

Jun 10, 2007 | 02:25 PM

Vegas Vette

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve@EnglandGreen

it is not a rev/lefthand thread bolt

your impact may be a bit tired, try a few drops of oil in the air fitting and make sure your pressure is up on the compressor

As Steve said it is not a Rev/Bolt but you do need to take a small torch and heat the bolt head up pretty good to melt the lock tight and it should come right out. Dont ask how I know this