The Ford Barn

Mike51Merc · 05-11-2015, 07:46 AM

I don't think they're just gonna snap off at the first attempt to break them loose. It takes some serious force to break one of those bolts.

I believe that most bolts break when they begin to turn, get jammed, and then you try to force them to turn.

That being said, get a 1/2 drive breaker bar and try to snap them loose. If they turn and then jam, spray with lots of penetrating oil and use a back-and-forth motion. Never try to force a bolt that binds after turning a bit. Always go back in the opposite direction.

Add lots of patience. Every time I break something it's because I forgot to add patience, or the patience I had just ran out.

05-11-2015, 07:46 AM	#22
Mike51Merc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northeast Pennsylvania Posts: 1,582	Re: head removal I don't think they're just gonna snap off at the first attempt to break them loose. It takes some serious force to break one of those bolts. I believe that most bolts break when they begin to turn, get jammed, and then you try to force them to turn. That being said, get a 1/2 drive breaker bar and try to snap them loose. If they turn and then jam, spray with lots of penetrating oil and use a back-and-forth motion. Never try to force a bolt that binds after turning a bit. Always go back in the opposite direction. Add lots of patience. Every time I break something it's because I forgot to add patience, or the patience I had just ran out.