stuck bolt any ideas?

Discussion in 'Mechanics Garage' started by oldhead, Oct 14, 2008.

  1. oldhead

    oldhead New Member

    Joined:
    Aug 6, 2008
    Messages:
    57
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Location:
    bethlehem pa
    hey guys i am trying to remove the starter clutch and for my life i cannot remove the 17mm bolt holding it in last try i put a 420foot-LB impact wrench on it - nothing.
    any ideas are appreciated
     
  2. Molsan

    Molsan New Member

    Joined:
    Apr 23, 2006
    Messages:
    532
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Location:
    Red Deer Alberta
    Map
    lefty loosy.....

    not a mechanic but can you put any solvent on it?
     
  3. Slothrop

    Slothrop New Member

    Joined:
    Sep 13, 2008
    Messages:
    183
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Location:
    northern lower Michigan
    Put some penetrating oil on it, let it soak in for a while (overnight) and try loosening it. The best stuff I know of is called Aerokroil, but if you can't find that you can try WD-40. Sometimes heating the surrounding part helps.
     
  4. derstuka

    derstuka Lord of the Wankers Staff Member

    Joined:
    Jan 25, 2007
    Messages:
    6,733
    Likes Received:
    193
    Trophy Points:
    108
    Location:
    San Diego, CA
    Map
    Yeah, as was mentioned, try putting some penetrating oil on it, and if that doesn't work....try putting some heat on it.....if you can do so without damaging anything. I had to used a propane torch to get stuff off my old truck many times....especially if it was rusted and/or had red Loctite on it.
     
  5. NorcalBoy

    NorcalBoy Member

    Joined:
    Aug 29, 2007
    Messages:
    6,120
    Likes Received:
    853
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Desert Southwest
    does it have reverse threads? just wondering, don't know for sure
     
  6. eddievalleytrailer

    eddievalleytrailer Member

    Country:
    United States
    Joined:
    May 28, 2007
    Messages:
    1,283
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    53
    Location:
    Jonesborough, TN
    Map

    +1 on the left-hand threads. Not sure, but I'd try turning it the other way before breaking something expensive.
     
  7. stellenbrav

    stellenbrav New Member

    Joined:
    Oct 10, 2007
    Messages:
    110
    Likes Received:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Location:
    East TN
    I'm thinking left-hand thread also. Not sure but if it (starter clutch) turns in clockwise direction, left-hand threads would assure it doeesn't loosen upon use.
     
  8. whenindoubt01

    whenindoubt01 New Member

    Joined:
    Jun 28, 2008
    Messages:
    130
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Me too:cheersaf:
     
  9. oldhead

    oldhead New Member

    Joined:
    Aug 6, 2008
    Messages:
    57
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Location:
    bethlehem pa
    we'll find out tomorow as i got me a torch he he!
    i tried turning it in either direction with a 3 foot extenion all it did is eat the penny.
    i tried rocking it with the impact wrench: nada.
    the penetrating oil iam having serious complex with as the part sits emerged in hot oil i am not convinced how itll work to loosen the bolt. any way i will heat it up tommorow and try to loosen it or brake the head off ill let you guys know then
     
  10. oldhead

    oldhead New Member

    Joined:
    Aug 6, 2008
    Messages:
    57
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Location:
    bethlehem pa
    well it either got scared when it saw me coming with the torch or the cold weather shrung it enough 'cause as soon as i put the impact wrench on it ( one last try)it spun right out. i ordered a used one out of Cali from stockers for 100.00 inc S&H.
    i opened mines up and couldnt make heads or tales of it.
    only i dint pay attention to how it sat or wich way the markings faced before i took it out Sooo do you guys think it will be a problem if i just stick it in or do i have to putit in exactly as it was before
     
  11. gronk99

    gronk99 New Member

    Joined:
    Mar 21, 2008
    Messages:
    26
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Location:
    Eastern Washington
    Map
    not seeing the yr of ur bike here, but a friend about sold/burned the bike (1st gen)because the ignition was indexed off starter somehow. Don't know if u are avoiding this by using complete assy or not.
     
  12. steven113

    steven113 New Member

    Joined:
    Sep 15, 2008
    Messages:
    660
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Location:
    Pensacola FL
    was it right or left hand threads??? im curious..
     
  13. oldhead

    oldhead New Member

    Joined:
    Aug 6, 2008
    Messages:
    57
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Location:
    bethlehem pa
    right thread - somebody said to me maybe the cold - we had 2 days of 30's
    you think?
     
  14. Joey_Dude

    Joey_Dude Member

    Country:
    United States
    Joined:
    Oct 28, 2007
    Messages:
    1,956
    Likes Received:
    13
    Trophy Points:
    53
    Location:
    North Georgia
    Map
    I'm late to offer any help but for future reference what also helped me in the past is to just pound the head of the bolt with a hammer. Sometimes the bolts get stuck so bad that they actually move the threads and by pounding on the bolt it moves the threads back a little which can be just enough to get the damn bolt out.
     
  15. someguy

    someguy New Member

    Joined:
    Jun 25, 2008
    Messages:
    108
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Silicroil/Aerokroil: either one is amazing stuff when heat is applied. Put this stuff on, give a some heat then give it a turn. if that's not the magic, try it again in the morning, this time with a few love taps.... this has worked numerous times for me on old machinary with impossibly stuck bolts. it really penetrates well, creeps all the way to the end of the thread and should do the trick...
    hope this helps...
     
  16. oldhead

    oldhead New Member

    Joined:
    Aug 6, 2008
    Messages:
    57
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Location:
    bethlehem pa
    excellent info fellas, thanks again.
    i did manage to get the bolt off - and i did receive the replacement starter clutch - however upon inspection it was the wrong part - the notches that hit the pick ups were wrong -ill try to attach a pic -anyway i spoke to stockers and send my starter along with theirs back for reference- see what happens next.
    okpicture worked - see mine is on the left theirs on the right, see how the notches are different?
    He said he took it off of a 86 vfr 700 - i wander why it is different?
     

    Attached Files:

  17. nozzle

    nozzle New Member

    Country:
    United States
    Joined:
    May 26, 2007
    Messages:
    1,670
    Likes Received:
    3
    Trophy Points:
    38
    Location:
    Southern Maryland
    Map
    Glad to read you were not outsmarted by a bolt. That sucks!

    One way to get your nuts off is by hitting one side of them with a punch and hammer, then the other side. This does the same thing as hitting the head, but since most nuts have no head on them, this technique works.

    Penetrating lube helps to get them off too as stated above.

    Q: If you use air tools to get your nuts off, is that a blow job?
     
  18. oldhead

    oldhead New Member

    Joined:
    Aug 6, 2008
    Messages:
    57
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Location:
    bethlehem pa
    lol
    now my wife knows why i spend so much time in the garage
     
  19. cstmvfrguy

    cstmvfrguy New Member

    Joined:
    May 25, 2008
    Messages:
    60
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Location:
    foot of the dragon
    Map
    thanks for the info i am in a similiar predicament with a counter sprocket bolt on my 86 700 bringin the torch home from work. anybody go with a lower tooth count in the front what kinda gains should i expect.
     
Related Topics

Share This Page