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Re: Help me get this header bolt out!
[Re: Ron_M]
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Are you trying to save those headers? If not, hacksaw, chisel or dent that thing out of the way.
1970 Plymouth 'Cuda #'s 440-6(block in storage)currently 493" 6 pack, Shaker, 5 speed Passon, 4.10's
1968 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible 408 Magnum EFI with 4 speed automatic overdrive, 3800 stall lock-up converter and 4.30's (closest thing to an automatic 5 speed going)
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Re: Help me get this header bolt out!
[Re: HemiStan]
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12/11/10 04:24 PM
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Yes on saving the headers (I need the $$ to rebuild the engine) and I am afraid if I keep nailing that tube, I'll breach it but that is a suggestion I'll keep in mind and might even go try. Thanks!
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Re: Help me get this header bolt out!
[Re: jbc426]
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12/11/10 04:26 PM
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Use a 6 point box if you can get it in.I have some that are thinner than regular wrenches.That or try a 14 MM wrench.Its a bit smaller than what looks like a 9/16 head on that bolt.If you have a propane torch heat the bolt real good and melt some wax in there.Thats why I always antisieze my bolts.Rocky
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Re: Help me get this header bolt out!
[Re: jbc426]
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12/11/10 04:26 PM
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Are you trying to save those headers? If not, hacksaw, chisel or dent that thing out of the way.
Cut the headers out with a sawzall. With a long blade you should be able to get in close to the flange. Then try a 6 point box wrench and heat.
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Re: Help me get this header bolt out!
[Re: Ron_M]
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12/11/10 04:29 PM
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Beefy-quality open end wrench. If that don't work, try sneaking a 12 point thin walled box wrench on it. It that don't work, just knock it around with a nice bity chisel.  I think many here have a drawer full of stuff, stuff like random silly header bolts, that could be spared for you when you trash that one.
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Re: Help me get this header bolt out!
[Re: buildanother]
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12/11/10 05:31 PM
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This is why you use header bolts....The one you are trying to remove is a regular bolt....
Take care,
Rick
68 Coronet R/T 440 & 68 Charger 528 Hemi,and 5 Challengers! 6 cyl, 318, 360, 383, 451
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Re: Help me get this header bolt out!
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12/11/10 09:05 PM
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propane torch, pb blast and a real good VICE grip and keep working it back and fourth
mapp gas might even be better. Burns much hotter with the oxygen.
Next time maybe header bolts and anti seize.
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Re: Help me get this header bolt out!
[Re: bboogieart]
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12/11/10 09:32 PM
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Thanks all for the advice.
FWIW, I didn't bolt this thing together and I am learning the hard (and most likely expensive) way. Again. LOL!
Think I'm gonna buy a cheapie 12 point box and grind it down and use a propane torch. If that fails, I'll cut it with the grinder.
Last edited by Ron_M; 12/11/10 09:37 PM.
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Re: Help me get this header bolt out!
[Re: Ron_M]
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12/11/10 09:57 PM
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Thanks all for the advice.
FWIW, I didn't bolt this thing together and I am learning the hard (and most likely expensive) way. Again. LOL!
Think I'm gonna buy a cheapie 12 point box and grind it down and use a propane torch. If that fails, I'll cut it with the grinder.
...Try your best to break it loose with a 6 point. A 12 point will come in handy after its broke loose. If the corners are rounding you might use a 6 point like this instead. It uses the sides more than the corners.
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Re: Help me get this header bolt out!
[Re: Ron_M]
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12/12/10 02:49 AM
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A couple of last options, Make a nice clean cut on the header tube then take it to a muffler shop and have it repaired. Sawsall / grind the bolt head off. Leave it on the head, remove the head and unscrew the head from the pipe after it is off.
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Re: Help me get this header bolt out!
[Re: sthemi]
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12/12/10 02:56 AM
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A couple of last options,
Make a nice clean cut on the header tube then take it to a muffler shop and have it repaired.
As hammered as that tube already is I agree cut the tube & have it repaired...
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