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Broken threads
Posted: Tue Aug 20, 2013 1:00 pm
by Scottish
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?
Re: Broken threads
Posted: Tue Aug 20, 2013 1:41 pm
by Alibally
What are you trying to remove?
Re: Broken threads
Posted: Tue Aug 20, 2013 4:05 pm
by Taz
Are you sure you are not turning the whole bolt as well? Can you get access to the bolts head?
Re: Broken threads
Posted: Wed Aug 21, 2013 3:43 pm
by Scottish
I'm trying to remove the seat hump, cant really tell if the bolt is turning or not...
Re: Broken threads
Posted: Wed Aug 21, 2013 5:09 pm
by you you
Scottish 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?
Try using a plain ring spanner while pushing down hard on the exposed threaded section with your thumb
If it is stripped try using mole grips on the threaded section?
Re: Broken threads
Posted: Wed Aug 21, 2013 7:23 pm
by kramnala58
Scottish wrote:I'm trying to remove the seat hump, cant really tell if the bolt is turning or not...
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).
Re: Broken threads
Posted: Thu Aug 22, 2013 2:44 am
by Scottish
thanks for the advice.. i'll give it a go.
Re: Broken threads
Posted: Sun Aug 25, 2013 3:45 pm
by dasshreddar
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.
Re: Broken threads
Posted: Wed Aug 28, 2013 3:37 am
by Scottish
no luck yet dasshreddar, i'll probably just leave it where it is for now.