Rounded off nut/bolt!HELP!!!

oo-gonzo · 02-25-2007, 02:52 PM

Hey, trying to change over to some BBK underdrive pullies. One of the heads on the crank pully is rounded off. I can't get anything, even vise grips to hold onto it. Tried some specially made sockets from advance auto parts, but I need a 12mm and an 11mm is the closest they have. It wouldn't work. I need some advise. I do not want to remove the radiator to get a drill on it. HELP!

CrimsonGT · 02-25-2007, 03:39 PM

try a chisel punch and hammer to walk the bolt out, but be careful.
If you don't know what I'm talking about then don't try it.

natedawgg94 · 02-25-2007, 03:58 PM

i agree with the above that would be the easiest

QWKSNKE · 02-25-2007, 04:10 PM

Go to sears and get an item called 'Bolt-Out'

Comes in a plastic case with 5 special sockets that are made for removing damaged bolts.

The number on my kit is.. 52060

Italian LX · 02-26-2007, 07:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by QWKSNKE

Go to sears and get an item called 'Bolt-Out'

Comes in a plastic case with 5 special sockets that are made for removing damaged bolts.

The number on my kit is.. 52060

He may not beable to fit it on there depending on how close to the edge of the pulley the bolt is.

Just drill a hole in the center of the bolt and use an easy-out.

CrimsonGT · 02-26-2007, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Italian LX

He may not beable to fit it on there depending on how close to the edge of the pulley the bolt is.

Just drill a hole in the center of the bolt and use an easy-out.

this should work real good
before drilling a hole in it tap(fairly hard but not so hard as to brake something) on it with a punch in the center of the bolt, I have been surprised at how many stubborn bolts i have freed up that way in the past few years working breakdown maintenance on machines

Disney Lincoln · 02-27-2007, 02:50 PM

Is it the stock crank pulley? 5.0 correct?? If so, then it should be a 9/16" bolt. If aftermarket, you're screwed. Get the drill out.

SvoBrown · 02-27-2007, 08:13 PM

And if all else fails. Weld a socket onto it and hope it holds. Thank God for the mig welder in times of shame.

oo-gonzo · 02-28-2007, 04:54 PM

Guy's, I tried every kind of hand tool available with no success. i will be taking it to the mechanic this week to let them pull the radiator and all. I know that I could probably do it, but hey, I'm lazy and don't want to mess with it! Thanks!

rtusnake · 02-28-2007, 05:05 PM

I have a whole set of the sockets lee is talking about. Mine is a 10 piece set if you wanted to give them a try

02-25-2007, 02:52 PM	#1
oo-gonzo Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Gadsden, AL. Posts: 290	Rounded off nut/bolt!HELP!!! Hey, trying to change over to some BBK underdrive pullies. One of the heads on the crank pully is rounded off. I can't get anything, even vise grips to hold onto it. Tried some specially made sockets from advance auto parts, but I need a 12mm and an 11mm is the closest they have. It wouldn't work. I need some advise. I do not want to remove the radiator to get a drill on it. HELP!

02-25-2007, 03:39 PM	#2
CrimsonGT Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: tallapoosa, Ga Posts: 137	try a chisel punch and hammer to walk the bolt out, but be careful. If you don't know what I'm talking about then don't try it. __________________ 2008 ford edge 1999 toyota solara v6 88 mustang lx v8 conversion (my on going project )

02-25-2007, 03:58 PM	#3
natedawgg94 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ohatchee, AL Posts: 713	i agree with the above that would be the easiest __________________ 1994 Cobra Pace Car #365 of 1000 light mods 1994 mustang GT 3.55's, 331 stroker, 75mm tb, 75mm maf, mac h pipe SOLD (ole yella u will be missed ((>>. Rubbing Is Racing

02-25-2007, 04:10 PM	#4
QWKSNKE 3v's are slow Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Here and There Posts: 17,152	Go to sears and get an item called 'Bolt-Out' Comes in a plastic case with 5 special sockets that are made for removing damaged bolts. The number on my kit is.. 52060 __________________ 2009 Porsche Carrera S 2008 ///AMG C63.. Eurocharge Tune. RIP 2019 AMG GLC43..wife's 03 F250 SD.. Edge Evo, AFE Stage 1 CAI 08 GT. JBA axle back, FRPP springs, FRPP swaybars.. daughter's 01 Cobra vert... wife's I need a new toy

02-27-2007, 08:13 PM	#8
SvoBrown Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Graham AL Posts: 1,461	And if all else fails. Weld a socket onto it and hope it holds. Thank God for the mig welder in times of shame. __________________ ''Life's tough... it's even tougher if you're stupid.'' - - John Wayne

02-27-2007, 02:50 PM	#7
Disney Lincoln Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 290	Is it the stock crank pulley? 5.0 correct?? If so, then it should be a 9/16" bolt. If aftermarket, you're screwed. Get the drill out.

02-28-2007, 04:54 PM	#9
oo-gonzo Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Gadsden, AL. Posts: 290	Guy's, I tried every kind of hand tool available with no success. i will be taking it to the mechanic this week to let them pull the radiator and all. I know that I could probably do it, but hey, I'm lazy and don't want to mess with it! Thanks!

02-28-2007, 05:05 PM	#10
rtusnake Halfshaft Killer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Kingdom Posts: 3,910	I have a whole set of the sockets lee is talking about. Mine is a 10 piece set if you wanted to give them a try __________________ 03 Cobra 06 F250 (\__/) (='.'=) (")_(")