Stripped bolt help!!!!
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Just thought I'd update this. The truck is running again!!!
The Snap On socket still didn't work without some help. On the advice of my diesel mechanic I pried up on the oil rail front side in order to slightly stretch the stuck bolt which allowed it to reduce the friction fit on the top of the rail itself. After I did that I still had to do about 10 eighth of turn turns with the vice grips and then used the turbo socket on the air ratchet and was able to turn it out. I purchased a couple of new bolts from Ford to replace that one and another that was pretty rounded and had running Friday night. At least I know that I won't have that problem again!!
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The Snap On socket still didn't work without some help. On the advice of my diesel mechanic I pried up on the oil rail front side in order to slightly stretch the stuck bolt which allowed it to reduce the friction fit on the top of the rail itself. After I did that I still had to do about 10 eighth of turn turns with the vice grips and then used the turbo socket on the air ratchet and was able to turn it out. I purchased a couple of new bolts from Ford to replace that one and another that was pretty rounded and had running Friday night. At least I know that I won't have that problem again!!
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Thanks for the update and it good to here what you did.
Thanks
NOW
Party time, Truck is running and back on the road!
Drive safe and enjoy.
Sean
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