Re: [T3] stud removal

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Re: [T3] stud removal

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Subject: Re: [T3] stud removal
From: Steven Ayres <comwest@att.net>
Date: Fri, 04 Nov 2005 17:56:48 -0700
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<x-flowed>Prabhu=> but he used one with really fine threads, ... could i possibly
=> just re-thread it?

For the trouble that would be, adding in the hassle later when you need a different wrench for that one smaller nut, it makes more sense to replace the stud. It sounds like you may have enough meat left to get hold of it with some vise grips and just twist it out. Heat first might help.

Steven Ayres, Prescott AZ
'66 KG1600

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