I just acquired a 1982 Yamaha Maxim XS400J and need to remove the filter cover on the bottom of the engine to get at the oil filter but the bolt is stripped and in there good what can i do? I've tried vise grips and filing it square to get an adjustable wrench on it but nothing has worked thus far. Should I cut a slot in it and try to use a flat head on it? or my dad has a gator grip socket but I think they are kinda junk. Please help as I am going insane with this!!!
stuck and now rounded filter cover bolt. HELP!!!
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This is what I recommend:
Dude, weld a short piece of rod or a bolt to the stripped one so it looks like a "T" then hit it with a hammer and it will come off. Dont forget to unhook the battery.
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The welding technique is a good one.
Let's move this to Mechanical to get some more exposure.
Let's move this to Mechanical to get some more exposure.
If the problem is just that you cant get a good grip on the bolt in order to turn it then I would weld another bolt to the stripped one. If you dont have access to a welder the bolt extractors would be my next choice.
If you can get a grip on the bolt, but the bolt is frozen then you will want to reach for the "blue flame wrench" and heat it well. If none of that works I guess it is time to drill and tap it.
If you can get a grip on the bolt, but the bolt is frozen then you will want to reach for the "blue flame wrench" and heat it well. If none of that works I guess it is time to drill and tap it.
Get the engine warm first, as the case will expand slightly more than the bolt. Tap on it a bit, and try whatever. A tap wrench, handle with an adjustable square holder in the middle, can work as a wrench if you've squared off the bolt. A small vise with checkered teeth can work if you have access. Otherwise drill it and use a good 'easy out', which means at least not the square ones.
Get a Manual Impact Wrench or have somene hit the bolt if your using a wrench this temporarily releives pressure on the threads allowing you to turn the bolt.
Craftsman makes a fluted socket set that you hammer over the rounded nut or bolt head. Then you simply twist it with your rachet to remove. Snap-On makes a set as well. I do not like the Irwin brand because they do not give you as many sizes for your money as Craftsman does.
I had to use the Snap-On ones after a locking whell nut started to come apart. It was crome plated brass so welding was out of the question. I tried to braze onto it but the brass was just too soft.
I had to use the Snap-On ones after a locking whell nut started to come apart. It was crome plated brass so welding was out of the question. I tried to braze onto it but the brass was just too soft.
I'd try a good sharp pipe wrench
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