eigenvector

i stripped one of 6 the t-50 bolts. i got all the others loose, but i've been stuck all day trying to get the bolt off..

I Went to Ace with one of the bolts and the guy said try a pipe wrench.. it didnt work.. any ideas please THX

S4gasm (LoTR)

try hammering in the next biggest size...T-55? T-60? Then give it a whirl.

ErikS4

Vice grips. Can you rotate the shaft so that the bolt is on the bottom to get a grip on the outside

eigenvector

i already tried vice grips..

eigenvector

hmm.. that might work. i've give it a shot

S4gasm (LoTR)

also try heating it up a bit, it will expand the metal to allow it to fit, and help break loose.

Mike2kS4

Maybe they stripped because they aren't torx bolts :/ Those are 10mm triple-squares!

Mike2kS4

But maybe if you find an actual 10mm triple-square, it'll grip enough to work.

My2ndS4

lmao. doh!

Dan Jones

Hah, finally my job actually applies elsewhere. First I always try filing 2 opposite sides of the bolthead down to get a good lock with vicegrips. If that doesnt work I break a small hacksaw blade (to allow for cutting in confined spaces) and cut a line down the middle of the bolthead. Then I use a size 3 flathead down the line I made. If that doesnt work I use a "screw removal tool" sometimes called an "ez out" set. There like $10 at home depot (and come with instructions). To use that, you drill a small hole down into the bolt and then use the "ez out" bit w/reverse threads to get it out.