Broken bolt extractor

pvr · Post by **pvr** » Wed Aug 10, 2022 9:46 pm

Have a couple of bolts sheared off on the tractor that I need to take out. Looking at Amazon the sets generally have terrible reviews.

Any recommendations for a decent set?

DMike · Post by **DMike** » Wed Aug 10, 2022 10:15 pm

I have a Bahco BH1435/5 set, nice quality for £20.

Pondrew · Post by **Pondrew** » Wed Aug 10, 2022 11:17 pm

pvr wrote: ↑Wed Aug 10, 2022 9:46 pm Have a couple of bolts sheared off on the tractor that I need to take out. Looking at Amazon the sets generally have terrible reviews.

Any recommendations for a decent set?

So you need an extractor for a tractor? Is that your current tractor or your previous one; ie your ex-tractor?

Comedy gold, Paul!

john-e89 · Post by **john-e89** » Wed Aug 10, 2022 11:35 pm

Living the dream huh Paul.....you know you've landed when you can buy a ride on....she's a beaut

pvr · Post by **pvr** » Thu Aug 11, 2022 7:41 am

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Thanks Mike, will give that a try.

The rest of you -

rdgreen · Post by **rdgreen** » Thu Aug 11, 2022 11:50 pm

Unless they have broken off by bottoming out, they will probably come out with judicious use of a centrepunch applied (carefully) off centre in an anti clockwise direction on the broken bolt. Use a little heat on the part first. Removed many a broken bolt as a former toolmaker.

ronk · Post by **ronk** » Sat Aug 13, 2022 7:46 pm

I suggest a Good soaking with penetrating oil for a few days- drill a central hole - then use an extractor - if it doesn’t move. You are then in a good position to heli coil

pvr · Post by **pvr** » Sat Aug 13, 2022 7:51 pm

Thanks all, got the tool in but when I got in the barn today it was about 500 degrees so will wait for a bit cooler temps

Tom2207 · Post by **Tom2207** » Sun Aug 14, 2022 8:34 pm

at a pinch , drill a nice size hole and use an old torx bit from a cheap screwdriver set ,, grind a bit of a lead on it first then tap it in , and usually the actual tap will loosen the bolt enough to turn the broken bit out with a socket on the torx bit. ... dont go daft beating it in though ,,, just a '' nice '' fit is enough to sort it out , if not its time for the real thing.

Joycey · Post by **Joycey** » Mon Aug 15, 2022 3:34 am

Personally I would use a mig in this situation with a washer and nut. The heat generated welding the nut on will do all the work for you.

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