I'm using a ratchet wrench, trying to un-tighten a bolt...the thread seems to be broken resulting in the nut turning but never slackening.
Any tips on how to un-tighten a nut from a bolt with busted threads?
Broken threads
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Re: Broken threads
What are you trying to remove?
Re: Broken threads
Are you sure you are not turning the whole bolt as well? Can you get access to the bolts head?
Re: Broken threads
I'm trying to remove the seat hump, cant really tell if the bolt is turning or not...
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Re: Broken threads
Try using a plain ring spanner while pushing down hard on the exposed threaded section with your thumbScottish wrote:I'm using a ratchet wrench, trying to un-tighten a bolt...the thread seems to be broken resulting in the nut turning but never slackening.
Any tips on how to un-tighten a nut from a bolt with busted threads?
If it is stripped try using mole grips on the threaded section?
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Re: Broken threads
I can almost guarantee you that it is the bolt spinning. If you can't hold the bolt while spinning the nut, try cutting a groove into the end of the bolt and holding it with a flat screw driver while spinning the nut with a spanner (UK) / wrench (US).Scottish wrote:I'm trying to remove the seat hump, cant really tell if the bolt is turning or not...
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Re: Broken threads
thanks for the advice.. i'll give it a go.
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Re: Broken threads
Did you get that hump off?
If your not going to save the hump, you could always just cut into the hump to get to the back of the bolt.
If your not going to save the hump, you could always just cut into the hump to get to the back of the bolt.
Re: Broken threads
no luck yet dasshreddar, i'll probably just leave it where it is for now.