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Posted by Tim Holloway [69.54.28.229] on Friday, September 02, 2011 at 23:15:32 :
In Reply to: Re: OH, CRAP.... now what can I do? posted by ChrisHin Wash. St [67.142.167.21] on Friday, September 02, 2011 at 19:48:41 :
Chris,
You speak the truth!
When I was rebuilding my M37, I went to remove the transfer case mounting brackets. Unbelievably, 2 of the 4 bolts broke right off. I suspect they were either damaged somehow, or overtightened by a previous installer and partly broken. Either way, I mantioned it to a mechanic friend, who told m not to dick around with trying to get them out, he had a set like you describe and would swing by my shop on his way home that evening. He arrived with a little red case and we went to work. The bolts were 1/2", and the first came out readily. The second was way more stubborn, and he was putting an incredible amount of force on the remover. I was certain it would snap, but eventually with just the right combination of profanity, it also came out. I was just amazed. I later went on ebay and found a set. I was outbid on several sets before I got one for about $25, which was a steal.
I threw away all of the worthless little tapered easy-outs after that!
Tim