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Re: Generator Mounting Bolt Removal Help

To: Homebru <homebru@mindspring.com>
Subject: Re: Generator Mounting Bolt Removal Help
From: "T. S. White" <tswrace@pacbell.net>
Date: Tue, 01 Jul 2003 09:27:38 -0700
Cc: triumphs@autox.team.net
References: <001b01c33fc7$c2212620$07b7f7a5@default>
> It seems that the bolt from the generator mounting bracket had sheared off,
> causing too much travel in the mounting arm.  All that remains is the stud,
> as
> the head is gone.  Only about 1 thread's worth protrudes from the front of
> the
> block.

If you have the room to get at it I like to use a cold chisel for this
kind of removal.  Find an "ear" on the remaining bolt surface.  Then set
your chisel so you can drive the bolt in a counter clockwise direction. 
Repeat this process until you can turn the bolt by hand.

        Regards,
        Tom

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