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Originally Posted by Tom Endy
I would avoid drilling it out as you can easily damage the threads. I have removed many with an easy technique. Take a torch and heat the area around the secondary well until it glows red, then drop it in a bucket of cold water. It will then easily unscrew.
Tom Endy
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Thanks, Tom, I'll try that technique next time I have the opportunity. Thermal shock is a good technique to have in your bag of tricks for loosening stuck "things". I agree, drilling out is not to be undertaken without a thorough understanding of what you're doing, plus a good stable machine tool setup. I didn't put in my description that I also verified x- and y- flat, to assure perpendicularity of the drill to the casting, before I began drilling. Your way is quite a bit simpler.
JayJay