notbob <notbob@nothome.com> wrote in
news:FaOdnWfX0dGC0cneRVn-tw@comcast.com:

> On 2005-10-18, TeGGeR® <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote:
>> "John Edwards" <ssri1@hotmail.com> wrote in
>> news:1129591513.377853.159020@g47g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com:
>>
>>> I have used a regular 3/8th inch rachet bought at Kragen's. I think
>>> the company name is something like powerglide or poweredge, don't
>>> remeber it. Looked like a good ratchet.
>
>> Yes, but what size *socket* did you put on the ratchet? And was it a
>> six- point (hex) or 12-point (starburst)?
>
> Either should have worked, unless John used an SAE socket size


That's what I wonder.

Also, a 12-pointer is easier to strip.


> or
> a previous mechanic used an air wrench. Are you the orig owner?
> Did you use a proper metric socket size?
>
> If the points on the head are now rounded off, you need a special box
> wrench that exerts force on the flats of the hex head. Snap-on calls
> this special shaped box wrench Flank Drive, Craftsman, Headlock. If
> the wrenches are not long enough to provide adequate leverage, you
> might consider getting these special patterns in a socket (if
> available) and using a breaker bar.



Good sharp air chisel will have even the roundest bolt spun out in no time.

You can also MIG-weld a new bolt to the old one, and use the new one to
attack the old. Works really well.


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