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customtouch

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Patchman said:
There are 6 or 7 bolts that hold the two halves of the lower unit together. It looks like at least three of them are broke! I did notice that there are some bolts where the lower whole lower unit bolts up to the motor, mite be able to separate them there if I have no luck with the extraction. I'll know soon.  think.gif
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I can get the two halves apart for you if you want. You just need the right tool!!  :smile30: :grin:
 

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Patchman

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customtouch said:
Patchman said:
There are 6 or 7 bolts that hold the two halves of the lower unit together. It looks like at least three of them are broke! I did notice that there are some bolts where the lower whole lower unit bolts up to the motor, mite be able to separate them there if I have no luck with the extraction. I'll know soon.  think.gif
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I can get the two halves apart for you if you want. You just need the right tool!!  :smile30: :grin:
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Would you do that for me? :smile21: :smile21: :smile21: :smile21:
 
Patchman

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DISTURBED said:
Post some pictures.
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I'll try to get some pics tonight. I'm hoping the penetrating oil has soaked in and I can separate the two halves now! crazy.gif
 
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Patchman said:
customtouch said:
Patchman said:
There are 6 or 7 bolts that hold the two halves of the lower unit together. It looks like at least three of them are broke! I did notice that there are some bolts where the lower whole lower unit bolts up to the motor, mite be able to separate them there if I have no luck with the extraction. I'll know soon.  think.gif
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I can get the two halves apart for you if you want. You just need the right tool!!  :smile30: :grin:
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Would you do that for me? :smile21: :smile21: :smile21: :smile21:
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What are friends for!!  :smile17:
 
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If you drill the heads off, how much of the shaft will be exposed once you get the two pieces apart?  think.gif
 
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All the good bolts are out. I think corrosion or old age is holding everything together at this point. I'll weld a nut on the remaining stud if there is anything left. if not, then it will be drill and tap/ heli-coil.  think.gif
 
Patchman

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Are you running for a political office?  You dodged the question like a pro!  crazy.gif
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I don't have to drill any heads off, they look like they twisted off pretty good already.  :smile30:
 
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Patchman said:
DISTURBED said:
Are you running for a political office?  You dodged the question like a pro!  crazy.gif
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I don't have to drill any heads off, they look like they twisted off pretty good already.  :smile30:
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Either way, how much of the bolt's shaft will be exposed after the head is no longer attached?  Mr. President......  :tongue: :tongue: :tongue: :tongue:
 
Patchman

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The two halves still aren't separated! I have a very small gap that opened up, but I haven't wanted to tear anything up yet prying it apart. Then I had to switch gears and build a cat condo! The wife thinks the outdoor cat of 12 years needs a better living quarters. crazy.gif
 
Devilman

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Whatcha using? Transmission fluid with some acetone mixed in supposed to work pretty good as a penetrant. Not sure how it would work on the corroded aluminum.
 
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