 Steering Column Bolts, How to loosen ? |
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| jim_hoyland |
 Dec 26 2024, 04:52 PM
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There are 4 Allen Head bolts holding the steering column to the frame above.
I need to loosen those bolts to lower steering column an inch; reason is the tach in my Getty dash won’t clear the steering column shroud. So, I’m attempting to lower the column to get room so the tach can be pulled out. But, the Allen head bolts are really tight; no arm strength was going to budge them. And, I don’t want to ruin the Allen bolt heads What is the solution to loosening those bolts ? |
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| Root_Werks |
Dec 27 2024, 12:48 PM
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Village Idiot Group: Members Posts: 8,929 Joined: 25-May 04 From: About 5NM from Canada Member No.: 2,105 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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Yikes, those are really in there. Welp, impact it is I guess. Maybe the hammering will knock them free?
Doubt they are torqued to 200+ftlbs. Certain you already tried "tighten" them slightly just to break them free. Penetrating oil and time are your friends as well as heat. Although not sure you could safely heat up the bolt given it's location. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) |
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jim_hoyland Steering Column Bolts Dec 26 2024, 04:52 PM
JeffBowlsby A bigger lever arm on that Allen wrench. Maybe so... Dec 26 2024, 04:54 PM SirAndy You don't need to lower the steering column.
... Dec 26 2024, 05:08 PM windforfun It's time for a pipe. And not the kind you sm... Dec 26 2024, 05:14 PM technicalninja :agree:
SirAndy has the correct answer!
But... Dec 26 2024, 05:18 PM sixnotfour Hope you get a solution.. saw your message late l... Dec 26 2024, 06:13 PM jim_hoyland thanks; that gives some new ideas,
I have the soc... Dec 26 2024, 06:58 PM Root_Werks Careful with the impact tool. Maybe try the rachet... Dec 26 2024, 07:04 PM
jim_hoyland
Careful with the impact tool. Maybe try the rache... Dec 26 2024, 07:27 PM technicalninja If I can get to the threaded section, I'll hos... Dec 27 2024, 01:05 PM rfinegan A hand impact/ hammer with Allen socket and the sh... Dec 27 2024, 02:37 PM jim_hoyland
A hand impact/ hammer with Allen socket and the s... Dec 27 2024, 05:49 PM jim_hoyland Update: Had to use a cheater them to loosen. Six c... Mar 7 2025, 05:13 PM sixnotfour :trophy: :driving: Mar 7 2025, 08:59 PM |
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