Stubborn engine mounting bolt - solved!

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16 May 2010 15:02 #368354 by hocbj23
Replied by hocbj23 on topic Stubborn engine mounting bolt
13 be the one. My bike is a later model than urs so maybe it was something they used later.One other thoght -if u can get a nut rethreaded, a wheel puller as used on steering wheel removal might work as well-anything to give u a mechanical advantage.Good luck and keep us posted..bj

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16 May 2010 18:14 #368391 by eddiem
Replied by eddiem on topic Stubborn engine mounting bolt
a hand held drill will work I think that's your best bet drill it center with a small bit and step up from there.
heat might work along with penetrating oil,bees wax works good (toilet ring seal) is wax along with heat.
good luck

1976 Kz900
1978 Kz1000
1978 Z1r
1982 Kz1100 A2
1975 Z1b-900
1975 Z1b-900

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25 May 2010 04:03 - 25 May 2010 04:04 #370703 by Zthou1977
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It's out! :)
In the end, after all the miracle oils, heating, and brute force had been tried, I mounted my column drill on a low wooden bench so I could get it in line with the front engine mounting bolt. Then I drilled the bolt out with one hand, while sitting outside in the shadow with a lemonade and a cigarette in the other. The drill went through it like butter, I thought it would be way harder.
When I mount the engine in the frame, I'll be using some slightly oversized stainless steel bolts, home-made aluminium mounting plates and lots of anti-seize (copper grease).

1977 Z1000A1, 1982-1986 KZ1000P (built from two piles of parts), Moto Martin Z1200 (trying to get it registered), 1977 Z650B1
Utrecht, The Netherlands
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25 May 2010 04:55 - 25 May 2010 04:59 #370707 by JMKZHI
Replied by JMKZHI on topic Stubborn engine mounting bolt - solved!
For future reference when the next stubborn bolt comes along....

]Better than WD-40
Last edit: 25 May 2010 04:59 by JMKZHI.

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