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Jun 30, 2009 | 07:58 PM

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stripped starter bolts

'84 F250 any good ideas on getting two stripped mounting bolts off to remove my starter.

Jun 30, 2009 | 08:23 PM

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are the threads stripped? or are the heads stripped?

Jun 30, 2009 | 08:25 PM

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the heads.......

Jun 30, 2009 | 08:32 PM

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http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00952060000P $20 bucks.. they work awesome

Jun 30, 2009 | 08:35 PM

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thanks......i wondered if those things work. Now I get to try it.......

Jun 30, 2009 | 08:37 PM

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sometimes if they still spin, use the one next size down and pound it on there..

also a little PB blaster goes along way.. there isnt any better penetrating oil..

hope you get er out!!

Jun 30, 2009 | 11:30 PM

86Stepside

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I agree on the bolt outs, I've used them a few times, once on starter bolts at the junkyard. They work great, and can get you out of a bad situation.

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Jun 17, 2011 | 11:21 PM

josephrussell

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This may be an old thread, but I find myself having a similar issue. I just bolt some bolt socket extractors from harbor freight and I have a problem.

9 Piece 3/8" Drive Metric Bolt Extractor Sockets

It only grips if I try and tighten the bolt which does my no good at all. Am I doing something wrong???

Jun 19, 2011 | 08:23 AM

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ritechous26

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Those might be designed to remove bolts with left handed threads.

Jun 19, 2011 | 01:34 PM

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josephrussell

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I my bolt must be worst than I thought. I bought the sears ones and the slip off too. I'm going to have a friend weld on a socket today.

Mar 7, 2014 | 08:01 PM

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Henry Smith

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Ford f-250

Top starter bolt have a striped head and the head round I try to put a striped socket it just want catch I need help,,,,,

Mar 7, 2014 | 08:14 PM

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Franklin2

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Are you guys using 6 point sockets? That will help tremendously, anyone that works on old rusty vehicles should have 6 point sockets.

Also, if you are trying to take a 9/16 headed bolt out, sometimes a 6 point 14mm will work. 14mm is very close to a 9/16, but it's just a tad smaller so sometimes it will save you if it's not too bad.

Mar 7, 2014 | 09:14 PM

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tlsilver79

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Yep, those things are the best I've seen. The home mix penetrating solution of acetone and trans fluid is the most amazing thing I've used in a while too.