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Re: Stuck bolt

To: trovato@computer.net (Steven Trovato)
Subject: Re: Stuck bolt
From: Chris Heerschap <heerscha@eng.kns.com>
Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2000 8:18:35 EST
> I know you said about three times now that it's not a left hand thread, but
> I would make 110% sure of that before proceeding.  A call to the dealer
> should answer that for sure.  Even if it is not, I would hit it with the

All of the Hondas I've worked on were.

> air impact wrench in both directions.  A couple of impacts in the "tighten"
> direction might help break some of that bond.  Last, this is no miracle
> cure, but I've found that a shot of air tool oil into the wrench inlet
> right before use increases the torque of the tool a bit.  It may only add a
> few foot pounds, but if it's the difference between stuck and unstuck,
> that's good enough!  It's cheap and easy enough to try.  Good luck!

Also, make sure your air line isn't killing performance... if you have
a long, narrow hose, it will result in a pressure drop when you need
the air the most.


cmh
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Chris Heerschap - UNIX Systems Mutilator/Postmaster

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