460 Starter Bolt Rounded
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460 Starter Bolt Rounded
I'm working on getting a mechanic to look at this thing but I figured one of you guys might have a genius idea so here goes.
I'm replacing the starter on my 460 and the top bolt is almost completely round (from the previous owner I'm sure) and I've tried everything I can except dropping the manifold to get at this thing properly to take it off. Do one of you guys have a better idea for removing the bad starter or should I just take it to a mechanic and have him go through the effort?
I'm replacing the starter on my 460 and the top bolt is almost completely round (from the previous owner I'm sure) and I've tried everything I can except dropping the manifold to get at this thing properly to take it off. Do one of you guys have a better idea for removing the bad starter or should I just take it to a mechanic and have him go through the effort?
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If you have access to a dremel, i would try and cut two flats on the bolt to get proper torque on it. I doubt you'll get a 4" grinder on there in the right spot. If that fails you will likely shear the bolt head right off and be able to remove the starter. Then, take the biggest pair of channel locks/vise grips you can get on there and twist it out. If you can do so without burning down your truck, hit the bolt with a torch or freeze it with some duster to break the bond.
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The thing is completely rounded so the dremel might work. My girlfriend does have a dremel for dog grooming too.
Intentionally breaking it would be fine too since I have a replacement bolt anyhow and I'm pretty sure the hole in the block is just a passthrough anyways...
Think a chisel or punch would knock the bolt out from the other side?
Intentionally breaking it would be fine too since I have a replacement bolt anyhow and I'm pretty sure the hole in the block is just a passthrough anyways...
Think a chisel or punch would knock the bolt out from the other side?
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Knocking the bolt out will screw up the threads, if it's a threaded hole. If it has a nut on the back side, then yeah, a punch should be fine. Also I use bolt extractors. I've an old Mac set, but I'm sure they still make them.
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The thing is completely rounded so the dremel might work. My girlfriend does have a dremel for dog grooming too.
Intentionally breaking it would be fine too since I have a replacement bolt anyhow and I'm pretty sure the hole in the block is just a passthrough anyways...
Think a chisel or punch would knock the bolt out from the other side?
Intentionally breaking it would be fine too since I have a replacement bolt anyhow and I'm pretty sure the hole in the block is just a passthrough anyways...
Think a chisel or punch would knock the bolt out from the other side?
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My coworker has every tool under the sun and he is lending me a few punches to try and knock this badboy out.
Thanks for all your help guys. You are all so helpful I don't know what I'd do without this forum!
Thanks for all your help guys. You are all so helpful I don't know what I'd do without this forum!
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Isn't the starter bolted to the aluminum bell housing, with 2 steel bolts, I dont think I would start beating on a steel bolt that threads into a aluminum dog ear, then you might need a new dog ear(not good) depending on how it breaks off
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I was wondering if anyone addressed the aluminum part of the transmission bell housing??
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Sarcasm or no? Honestly asking because I may sound confident in my abilities but I'm also accident prone haha.
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I have the same problem at work. The saying is.." Do you want it fixed right or RIGHT now?
I hate half assing problems or work.
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