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Post by beaker on May 29, 2006 19:54:42 GMT -5
Shattered a 3/8-16 tap in the back of the jeep this evening, and I don't have enough to get a bite on it w/ vicegrips etc.. Looking for something along these lines: www.sjdiscounttools.com/wlt18001.html |
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Post by ZAEDOCK on May 30, 2006 5:42:34 GMT -5
Ouch! Tap extractors are one of the backyard mechanics' uncommon tools. I would probably fit the closest size nut on the end and weld it to the tap. Then use a wrench for removal.  |
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Post by beaker on May 30, 2006 9:02:43 GMT -5
Hmm. ~1/2 inch from the gas tank, I'll skip on that one... I might end up running solo shock in the rear for a short period of time....  |
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Post by beaker on May 30, 2006 22:00:25 GMT -5
Oh well, looks like people will be able to call me one-shock Mike, unless I do something unexpected tomorrow... |
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Post by ZAEDOCK on May 31, 2006 5:55:42 GMT -5
I don't understand what/why you were tapping that interferes with your shocks, but if you really want the tap out, you may need to drop the tank and do as I suggested or use a torch. At this point, I doubt you'll be able to get it out cold.
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Post by beaker on May 31, 2006 10:14:29 GMT -5
I WAS tapping the upper shock mount holes... I snapped off a bolt in the hole, and was re-tapping it to 3/8s. -mike |
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Post by ddewar53 on Jun 5, 2006 21:24:01 GMT -5
That's what self-tapping bolts are for
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