lower engine mounting bolt removal

[CYBORG]

If you have 1/4 inch of thread, put a nut on it, and tighten it with an impact driver. That should help pull it out, and loosen it up

[Lads]

After PB Blaster, heat and a heavy hammer it is free. I think the spacer is a great idea if you have enough thread to work with. I knew this bolt was a lost cause so I used the brute force method. Had to cut the bolt end off once I stated to get it moving because it had mushroomed on the end.

Thanks for all the helpful advise.

[gregforesi]

Wow, that was a tough one.
Was it corroded or just a bunch of road trash holding it in?

[Lads]

Corroded. Once I get the time to get a build thread started you can see what it looked like.

[rcmatt007]

I wonder if someone used a non-coated rod, although even a galvanized piece can rust. and Arkansas certainly has a humid climate

[rnelson]

I didn't really have a hard time getting that long bolt out, but there was a ton of rust in there when It came out. Later when I reinstalled the bolt it push out a bunch more rust that formed a small pile on the floor. Then I got my compressor to blow out the hole and created a rust cloud in my garage. The bolt wasn't even that rusty, so it's kind of weird. Anyway, I smeared grease all over it when I reinstalled it. Hopefully that will slow the rust down from coming back.

[Fred Camper]

Anti seize on the nuts is a great idea as well as that bolt is right down in the wheel splash zone.

[rcmatt007]

anti-seize on nuts is always a good idea!

[Lads]

Here is the bolt, one end broke off from my original efforts, other end cut since it had mushroomed from the beating.

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[Norbert R]

[robin1731]

Looks like they at least used a real bolt.

[rcmatt007]

there is a name for the iron droppings of deep sea wrecks... fericycles or something

[rod willis]

If you need a stock bolt I have a good one let me know if you are interested
Rod

[Lads]

Thanks rod. I think sunnbob is sending me one. I will let you know if I need it.

Started a build thread here: http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?

Currently called MotoNudo

http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=55367

[rcmatt007]

not sure why that did not form a link.... tried to edit your post but it still did not "link"

http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=55367