re. Broken exhaust manifold studs

[Fundsalo Racing]

<snip>
> 2) If you can find one, us a reverse out(left hand)
> drillbit.  Start with a
> smaller size like 1/8' then graduate to larger size
> 1/4".  This will
> sometimes catch and extract the stud while you are
> drilling so you won't
> have to -
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Aya, this is the way to go. The heat, vibration and
weakening of the stud by slowly removing it's guts
(sounds ghastly - no?) is often enough for the stud to
break loose from the piece and spin out under the
torque of the drill & bit. Go slowly and use a
low-power drill so if the bit jams in the stud the bit
won't snap off ala 'easy-out'.

Reverse-twist drill bits are hard to find. (!) Not
Craftsman, BTDT.... If anyone knows of a nation-wide
source or cheap mail-order source for reverse-twist
drill bits please share the source(s) and cost with
das list.

Thanks!



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