And most of them young ones will then also get the experience of dealing with a broken E-Z-Out. Those damn things are harder than a whore's heart!
I've removed many a broken bolt, and several broekn EX Out's as well. Actually, the EZ Out's burn out pretty easy with a cutting torch, it's not that bad. Working on heavy equipment, rusted and seized up bolts are very common. Anything working near the ocean get's real bad, so do tractors used to push sewage sludge around. Nasty stuff! Broken bolts are just part of the deal. Those drilled bolts the guy in the video made are pretty cool, good idea. But one thing he was not doing which really makes a big difference in getting broken bolts out, is to complete the hole all the way through the broken bolt half. If the bolt doesn't come out easily at that point, heating it and allowing it to cool will sometimes cause the bolt to shrink and come lose. Hitting it with some penetrating fluid while still hot can help, but if too hot can cause it to flame, so be careful of that. If all else fails, and you've got a hole drilled through the bolt, cut it out with a cutting torch.
Depends, Europe or US? I checked several european languages and they all say aluminium, while those lazy bastards across the pond don't use all the letters.
A couple of good tips there. I've never had to use an easy out. My method has always been to drill a hole and tap in an old allen key, and turn it backwards. Never failed me yet. Created out of necessity, when living 30 miles out of town.(yes, - I am a farmer) Even my mechanical engineer (do it by the book) son, was surprised at how easy it works.
You guys are missing the point. If you turn the Ez Out a few revolutions, it comes out easy. It will usually be a little shorter than when inserted.
I worked in a machine shop(engine) when I was a kid, Very similar to your style, We used Key stock, Kinda the difference between a 12 point socket, And a 6 point... Broken bolt's was an hourly occurrence, An bee's wax instead of penetrating oil when heat is used.... An bastard screws, Always kick sideways with a chisel lightly...
beeswax heated in then let to cool. also torch heating broken bolt red hot then hiting with a shot of compressed air . blows crap all over then chase with a tap. scary but I have done it and it works. old mans trick
ATF/Acetone, punch and drill a hole to match the extractor size. Quality extractors are important. I paid £60 (UK) for my German made CV ones. I got a 1/8th turn of flex out of it before this stud started to move. Sent from my SM-J320FN using Tapatalk
Harbor Freight has a set of what are called “transfer punches”, the go all the way up to 1/2”. They have a small punch right in the middle to center a dot right in the middle of the broken bolt. Makes drilling broken recessed bolts much easier. Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
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