Broken bolt fun

I've got three broken bolts where the trans member bolts to the frame on my '49 ford. I've tried an easy out but it broke. I'm weary of drilling or using a torch...I'll probably just make it worse. Suggestions? I might try welding a washer/nut and backing it out...

 

http://www.geocities.com/jim_mason_49913/brokenstuds.html

This looks helpful...

Slonaker

 

I always just weld an oversize nut to the bolt and remove it like you said. They've always come out.

 

There's only 3 things that will work on broken bolts like that- piss and vinegar...and oh yeah...PATIENCE! I've actualy had a lot of luck with using a small punch or chisel to turn the bolt a little at a time.

 

I've had some good results using a left hand drill bit. I learned the hard way to do that before I had it all "butchered". Good luck, Frank

 

I tried the washer/nut method and it worked like a charm!

 

Yup, and one I tried was a mere 1/8" in diameter, broken off clean in aluminum!!

The reason it works so well is that the heat breaks the rust bond, while you are providing a method of turning it.

However, if the bolt extends through, and is rusted on the other side as well, you should cut that part off first.

Cosmo