[AT] Hex bolt removal

[john hall]

Joe, sounds like a recessed pipe plug, not one with a raise head, correct? 
If it is recessed have you tried using a metric hex wrench? If it is a tad 
bit big, tap it with a hammer and force it in if possible. If it is small 
enough, consider driving a torx bit into it. We do this whenever one strips 
at work in a cutter body. I have had the welders weld them in the screw 
head. The heat helps to break things loose as well.

John Hall

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <jahaze at aol.com>
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Sent: Sunday, December 04, 2011 8:30 PM
Subject: [AT] Hex bolt removal


> Not really tractor related, but on my western plow, the oil is stored in 
> an aluminum housing that the pump attaches to.  In the bottom of the 
> housing is a drain plug that consists of an indented hex head plug.  The 
> plug is made of steel, and after many years of sitting there, it is fused 
> in place (I bought the plow used).  The inside of the hex head is stripped 
> out, I'm clearly not the first person to try and get it out.  I would like 
> to remove it so I can drain the oil and get out any water that's in it. 
> The plow has a tendency to freeze up when it gets really cold and I have 
> to heat the housing up with a torch to make it work.  Any ideas?  It's 
> hard to get at and is sticking down about a fraction of an inch from the 
> housing so I can't get pliers or anything else attached to it.  I'm afraid 
> if I were to just drill it out I would never get another one in there.
>
> You help is welcome as always.
>
> Enjoy, Joe
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
>
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