[V8] Starter Bolt?

cobram at juno.com cobram at juno.com
Thu Nov 29 22:44:19 PST 2012


If I had cut it longer, I don't think I would have had to keep the BAS
(Big Ass Screwdriver) behind it.  Being the first time, I may have erred
on the side of a shorter cut to make sure it would clear once the bolt
was backed out.

BCNU,
Experience is the name everyone gives to their mistakes.

Tom Laplante <toml99 at todomundo.com> writes:
> 20mm would be .78" and I just checked and I cut mine more like  
> 30(1-1/4") and mine is maybe a bit long, but have used it 3-4  
> times....and it was buried in the bottom of a messy toolbox, as it's 
>  
> only got 1 use in this world...I also use a ratcheting box end and a 
>  
> short(8") piece of pipe to break it loose.  The duct tape helps keep 
>  
> the allen in place.  If you put antisieze/corrosionx on the bolt 
> when  
> you reinstall, it's a joy to remove the next time....Tom
> 
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