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Oregoon · 04-16-2018, 01:02 PM

Hey all!

I appreciate the feedback!

I tried using a small drift and a ball peen and did get a little of the easy-out to fall out.

However, at this point I'm going to see what I can do with a welder. I'm thinking of slowly building up some flux core, until I can get a nut on there, and then slowly backing it out after liberal doses of ATF and denatured alcohol. I'm not concerned about my welds sticking to the block. So, as long as I take my time and keep bathing the bolt in my preferred penetrating oil, it should work. Might take a few tries though...

04-16-2018, 01:02 PM	#8
Oregoon Roadside Rebuilder Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast Portland, OR Posts: 421	Re: Help! I've really done it this time! Hey all! I appreciate the feedback! I tried using a small drift and a ball peen and did get a little of the easy-out to fall out. However, at this point I'm going to see what I can do with a welder. I'm thinking of slowly building up some flux core, until I can get a nut on there, and then slowly backing it out after liberal doses of ATF and denatured alcohol. I'm not concerned about my welds sticking to the block. So, as long as I take my time and keep bathing the bolt in my preferred penetrating oil, it should work. Might take a few tries though...