I have to replace the manifold on my MC. I have been applying penetrating oil for the last week and a half. I received the new one today so it is time for it to come off. I don't know if it has ever been off in the last 55 years. I would really like to get the bolts out of there without breaking them off. I know about heating them up some, anybody have any other tricks up there sleave that might work?
Thanks,
Removing manifold from my MC
Removing manifold from my MC
Randy Baker
Winters, CA
John Deere MC
Cat D2
Power Wagons
Winters, CA
John Deere MC
Cat D2
Power Wagons
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I will try both of your ideas. I have smacked the end of the bolts with a hammer but hadn't tried doing it while applying pressure. So, after breaking up the old manifold I will try to remove the bolts in this way. If all else fails I will get out the torch. I would rather not with the thought of fire in mind but I will drap wet towels over the gas tank and anywhere else I feel might be a likley place for fire.
Thanks again/happy holidays,
I will try both of your ideas. I have smacked the end of the bolts with a hammer but hadn't tried doing it while applying pressure. So, after breaking up the old manifold I will try to remove the bolts in this way. If all else fails I will get out the torch. I would rather not with the thought of fire in mind but I will drap wet towels over the gas tank and anywhere else I feel might be a likley place for fire.
Thanks again/happy holidays,
Randy Baker
Winters, CA
John Deere MC
Cat D2
Power Wagons
Winters, CA
John Deere MC
Cat D2
Power Wagons
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If you have an air chisel either put a punch in it or chisel and put it on the head or nut what ever you have at an angle to turn the bolt off and just give it a little bit of trigger and let it vibrate for a good while I have had good luck with this as it vibrates the rust out. You can also put it strait on the bolt and that will work a lot of times but I have had better luck at an angle. Good Luck
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If you have an air chisel either put a punch in it or chisel and put it on the head or nut what ever you have at an angle to turn the bolt off and just give it a little bit of trigger and let it vibrate for a good while I have had good luck with this as it vibrates the rust out. You can also put it strait on the bolt and that will work a lot of times but I have had better luck at an angle. Good Luck
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