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I can't imagine not having a torch

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Mr. Wibbens wrote:I can't imagine not having a torch

Pay extra for a self igniter :wink:
And the congregation said, "Amen"!!!
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if you have to resort to drilling the bolt find a good left hand twist drill bit,you'd be amazed at how many buggered screws will break loose and unthread when drilling the heads with a reversed drill.
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BobbyZ wrote:if you have to resort to drilling the bolt find a good left hand twist drill bit,you'd be amazed at how many buggered screws will break loose and unthread when drilling the heads with a reversed drill.
Good advice. Also, I just acquired my online KDX manual (thank you pay day) and noticed that it calls for a #3 Phillips.
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BobbyZ wrote:if you have to resort to drilling the bolt find a good left hand twist drill bit,you'd be amazed at how many buggered screws will break loose and unthread when drilling the heads with a reversed drill.
Good advice. Also, I just acquired my online KDX manual (thank you pay day) and noticed that it calls for a #3 Phillips.
Jad, thank you SO much! I just logged on to say that I am having no luck getting these bolts out. I went and got a torch, but was still unable to get it done. Then I saw your post Jad, and tried a #3, and that did the trick! Cyclepedia said to use a #2 only. Anyway, it sure feels good! Thanks again!
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jad628 wrote:>|<>QBB<
BobbyZ wrote:if you have to resort to drilling the bolt find a good left hand twist drill bit,you'd be amazed at how many buggered screws will break loose and unthread when drilling the heads with a reversed drill.
Good advice. Also, I just acquired my online KDX manual (thank you pay day) and noticed that it calls for a #3 Phillips.
Jad, thank you SO much! I just logged on to say that I am having no luck getting these bolts out. I went and got a torch, but was still unable to get it done. Then I saw your post Jad, and tried a #3, and that did the trick! Cyclepedia said to use a #2 only. Anyway, it sure feels good! Thanks again!
Congrats man! It's always a great feeling to succeed in those types of situations. Cheers!
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