View Single Post
Old 08-16-2010, 11:12 AM   #10
Tom from Drippin'
Senior Member
 
Tom from Drippin''s Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Dripping Springs, Texas
Posts: 286
Default Re: Hood center rod removal

Quote:
Originally Posted by Don S View Post
If you are going to re-use the hollow rod,then make sure that you use a plug in the end so the drill chuck does not distort it. The drill worked for me as well. Good Luck
The above is important.....wether or not you are going to reuse the tube use a drill bit that just fits inside the tube.
I have also opened the hinge knuckles...slightly, to get the tube out.
__________________
The pursuit of excellence is healthy and rewarding.
The pursuit of perfection is frustrating, neurotic and a terrible waste of time.
Tom from Drippin' is offline   Reply With Quote