machiasmort
Active Member
I don't know how deep the easy out is into the hole??? Pictures would help if you had capability. It's obvious whatever you do, you'll have to retap it anyway. If the head of the EO isn't too deep, drill a hole slightly smaller than 1/4" to see if you can grab the head of the EO w/ something. If you can reach the EO stop there!!!
Heat the area w/propane torch, being very careful not to get it too hot. It's pot aluminum (not steel!) so it will heat very quick and propane is enough to melt it!!! When you get it hot enough (water should come close to instantainious evaporation), quench the SOB as violently fast as you can. The rapid expanse/contract of the metal might be enough to break the EO from the threaded barand allow you to twist it free (clock wise!!). If you get the EO out repeat heating but quench with wd-40 inside the the hole! Then try another EO.
Good luck man, If you decide or have to drill with the diamond add a drop of water (don't flush the hole)! Bits will last longer! Don't melt the casting w/torch!!! Definately don't use glue! If the motor shifts and pitches the chain, the bike will pitch you!
Heat the area w/propane torch, being very careful not to get it too hot. It's pot aluminum (not steel!) so it will heat very quick and propane is enough to melt it!!! When you get it hot enough (water should come close to instantainious evaporation), quench the SOB as violently fast as you can. The rapid expanse/contract of the metal might be enough to break the EO from the threaded barand allow you to twist it free (clock wise!!). If you get the EO out repeat heating but quench with wd-40 inside the the hole! Then try another EO.
Good luck man, If you decide or have to drill with the diamond add a drop of water (don't flush the hole)! Bits will last longer! Don't melt the casting w/torch!!! Definately don't use glue! If the motor shifts and pitches the chain, the bike will pitch you!
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