The Ford Barn

Tim Ayers · 11-26-2022, 09:25 PM

I recently purchased a heat induction tool made by Bolt Buster. Main reason I went with Bolt Buster is the tool is made in the USA. I really bought it for an off topic reason, but thought I give it a go on the head studs of a super rusty 99A block I have that's due for a tear down.

I ran the tool over one bank of studs. Took 15 secs. per stud (not a typo) for the stud to get cherry red. I moved on to the next one and so forth. By the time I was done, the studs I heated first backed out of the block like they were just put in.

I couldn't believe it. Removing studs use to be a 1-2 day job. I was able to do one bank in 30 minutes start to finish.

I'm going to do the other bank over the Christmas break, but so far this tool has been a game changer. It use to take 4-5 minutes per stud using the oxy-acetylene torch. It would sometimes take two or three times hitting them with the torch.

I also used a brand of penetrating oil I never used before called Free All. It seems to work better than Kroil. The threads of all the studs were actually wet showing the oil got in there.

Here are links to both items.

Bolt Buster:
https://boltbusterinc.com

Free All penetrating oil
https://fedpro.com/pages/freeall

PeteVS · 11-26-2022, 10:13 PM

Can it be used for shrinking sheet metal?

GB SISSON · 11-27-2022, 12:16 AM

Sounds like I need one! How about the price of filling those oxygen and acetylene tanks? Seems one of them is always getting low, and it's 90% from heating bolts etc to cherry red. Maybe I can drop a hint to Mrs. Claus. I noticed she's been putting in a lot of hours at work

Edit: Yikes I just saw the price. Maybe my shop account needs to buy it.

sugarmaker · 11-27-2022, 08:06 AM

I saw a tool like this at NAPA. Not sure of the brand. Looks like a handy item to have in the shop when working on old iron. Only disadvantage I could see wold be it migh not fit into some tight areas like on a frame or be at right angle in tight area??
Regards,
Chris

ronn · 11-27-2022, 08:08 AM

looks like 400. on ebay.

that will stop some of us.......

Tim Ayers · 11-27-2022, 08:28 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sugarmaker

I saw a tool like this at NAPA. Not sure of the brand. Looks like a handy item to have in the shop when working on old iron. Only disadvantage I could see wold be it migh not fit into some tight areas like on a frame or be at right angle in tight area??
Regards,
Chris

Hi Chris:

The probes or coils can be bent in any shape or angle you need. It's designed to allow you to get into tight spaces.

Tim Ayers · 11-27-2022, 08:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ronn

looks like 400. on ebay.

that will stop some of us.......

There are $100 versions made by off shore companies, so there is a price point for most folks. Truth be told, I bought it because I was sloppy/careless and burnt a hole in the CV boot on my wife's daily trying to get the sway bar links off when I did her struts.

Fixing that collateral damage was enough to have me spend the $$$ to be able to work on our daily drivers without using the torch.

The road brine they use in NJ is destroying our cars.

Tim Ayers · 11-27-2022, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PeteVS

Can it be used for shrinking sheet metal?

Don't think so. You would need a super huge coil to wrap around the metal. Its inducting whatever is inside of the heating coil.

ronn · 11-27-2022, 10:03 AM

The road brine they use in NJ is destroying our cars.

you should see the rot out here in Upstate NY......

400. is certainly worthwhile if the tool is to get used. would be nice to compare the 100. model.

5851a · 11-27-2022, 10:19 AM

That sure looks like a time saver. Could be a life saver not having to use torch under cars.

sidevalve8ba · 11-27-2022, 11:39 AM

If there is anything that should be outlawed to me it is road brine! The damage that stuff causes is insidious.

That tool looks like it has real possibilities, Tim.

GB SISSON · 11-27-2022, 11:50 AM

Tim, did you get the 110v or 220v that made light work of those studs? In the BB video the guy never mentions a 220 v model.

Ol' Ron · 11-27-2022, 11:55 AM

Too bad they didn't have this tool back in the days I was building engines. Every time I saw a 59 or earler block come into the shop, I knew it was going to ba a long hard day!!!!!
Gramps

Tim Ayers · 11-27-2022, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GB SISSON

Tim, did you get the 110v or 220v that made light work of those studs? In the BB video the guy never mentions a 220 v model.

110v. The one I got is the “improved” version. Says 2x the power. I’ll list the model # in a bit.

tubman · 11-27-2022, 02:32 PM

This is one tool I think I'd take a chance on getting imported one if there is enough difference in price. These things work by high-frequency electricity, so they are essentially an electronic device. There are good reasons that almost all electronic devices are imported.

Ronnieroadster · 11-27-2022, 03:13 PM

Tim I'm sending blocks your way the next time I need to do this.

Tim Ayers · 11-27-2022, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ronnieroadster

Tim I'm sending blocks your way the next time I need to do this.

Haha. Sure thing. Ron, it's a real game changer. Plus, never worrying about running out of gas before the job is finished.

Next time I come up, I'll bring it. I couldn't believe how well it worked.

Tim Ayers · 11-27-2022, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tubman

This is one tool I think I'd take a chance on getting imported one if there is enough difference in price. These things work by high-frequency electricity, so they are essentially an electronic device. There are good reasons that almost all electronic devices are imported.

Comes with a 1 year warranty and Bolt Buster offers reasonable support if things go wrong with it after the year.

corvette8n · 11-27-2022, 07:33 PM

Got one about a year ago from eBay, I used it to heat a few items
I needed to bend, haven’t gotten around to use it on head studs yet.

Bored&Stroked · 11-27-2022, 08:06 PM

Damn . . . I'm just going to have to buy myself a Christmas Present! Thanks Tim!

SoCalCoupe · 11-27-2022, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim Ayers

I recently purchased a heat induction tool made by Bolt Buster. Main reason I went with Bolt Buster is the tool is made in the USA. I really bought it for an off topic reason, but thought I give it a go on the head studs of a super rusty 99A block I have that's due for a tear down.

I ran the tool over one bank of studs. Took 15 secs. per stud (not a typo) for the stud to get cherry red. I moved on to the next one and so forth. By the time I was done, the studs I heated first backed out of the block like they were just put in.

Tim, thanks for the post! Bought a pair of vintage aluminum heads this summer that I'm really excited about but have been hesitating to install them because I'll need longer studs and have to remove the old ones.

Heard lots of tales about broken head studs. Real PITA, especially if the engine's still in the car. Your review of this tool is giving me the confidence to move forward.

ronn · 11-29-2022, 06:30 AM

so I did buy an after mkt on ebay.

thanks Tim for the "heads" up. wouldnt have even considered it otherwise.....

1952henry · 11-29-2022, 06:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim Ayers

I recently purchased a heat induction tool made by Bolt Buster. Main reason I went with Bolt Buster is the tool is made in the USA. I really bought it for an off topic reason, but thought I give it a go on the head studs of a super rusty 99A block I have that's due for a tear down.

I ran the tool over one bank of studs. Took 15 secs. per stud (not a typo) for the stud to get cherry red. I moved on to the next one and so forth. By the time I was done, the studs I heated first backed out of the block like they were just put in.

I couldn't believe it. Removing studs use to be a 1-2 day job. I was able to do one bank in 30 minutes start to finish.

I'm going to do the other bank over the Christmas break, but so far this tool has been a game changer. It use to take 4-5 minutes per stud using the oxy-acetylene torch. It would sometimes take two or three times hitting them with the torch.

I also used a brand of penetrating oil I never used before called Free All. It seems to work better than Kroil. The threads of all the studs were actually wet showing the oil got in there.

Here are links to both items.

Bolt Buster:
https://boltbusterinc.com

Free All penetrating oil
https://fedpro.com/pages/freeall

Can't speak to the bolt buster, but a nod goes to the Free All. Great stuff.

outsider347 · 12-01-2022, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim Ayers

I recently purchased a heat induction tool made by Bolt Buster. Main reason I went with Bolt Buster is the tool is made in the USA. I really bought it for an off topic reason, but thought I give it a go on the head studs of a super rusty 99A block I have that's due for a tear down.

I ran the tool over one bank of studs. Took 15 secs. per stud (not a typo) for the stud to get cherry red. I moved on to the next one and so forth. By the time I was done, the studs I heated first backed out of the block like they were just put in.

I couldn't believe it. Removing studs use to be a 1-2 day job. I was able to do one bank in 30 minutes start to finish.

I'm going to do the other bank over the Christmas break, but so far this tool has been a game changer. It use to take 4-5 minutes per stud using the oxy-acetylene torch. It would sometimes take two or three times hitting them with the torch.

I also used a brand of penetrating oil I never used before called Free All. It seems to work better than Kroil. The threads of all the studs were actually wet showing the oil got in there.

Here are links to both items.

Bolt Buster:
https://boltbusterinc.com

Free All penetrating oil
https://fedpro.com/pages/freeall

Tim, do you think that this tool helped to get the studs out of the block?

Tim Ayers · 12-01-2022, 06:19 PM

Outsider

I absolutely do. It’s the same premise as use the Oxy-acetylene torch to heat them except it’s with electrical conduction. Studs can be battle and the block I took them from is pretty rusty so I was expecting a fight. They came out like they were just put in. Real easy

busmania · 12-01-2022, 08:19 PM

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If one needed this to do one engine is there a knock off version anyone can recommend?

custom_lettering · 12-02-2022, 07:36 AM

Thanks Tim! Nice to now they work as good as promoted. I can see that being a "wish I had one of those hot gizmo things right now" type of things.

PeteVS · 12-02-2022, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by busmania

If one needed this to do one engine is there a knock off version anyone can recommend?

Go to amazon. There are lots!

Ol' Ron · 12-02-2022, 10:22 AM

I got an old BUZZ box welder, wonder if that would work??
Gramps

Als48 · 12-02-2022, 10:35 AM

Hi Ron, Welders can do some amazing things. My uncle used an AC stick welder to thaw out water pipes underground once. He bought some extra long cables and hooked the cables to each end where accessible. Then turned on the welder on a low setting. The pipes thawed out in less than ten minutes, after fooling with them for hours using propane torch, etc.
Al H

flatjack9 · 12-02-2022, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Als48

Hi Ron, Welders can do some amazing things. My uncle used an AC stick welder to thaw out water pipes underground once. He bought some extra long cables and hooked the cables to each end where accessible. Then turned on the welder on a low setting. The pipes thawed out in less than ten minutes, after fooling with them for hours using propane torch, etc.
Al H

Common practice in plumbing business. Did it many times.

ctleonard · 12-06-2022, 03:28 PM

They really do work. Got mine from Napa. Yes it is pricey. 96 studs later, thought it was worth every dime

Tim Ayers · 12-06-2022, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ctleonard

They really do work. Got mine from Napa. Yes it is pricey. 96 studs later, thought it was worth every dime

Couldn't agree more.

jimTN · 12-06-2022, 05:12 PM

Amazon $204.00 I just passed the info to Santa

KiWinUS · 12-07-2022, 06:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimTN

Amazon $204.00 I just passed the info to Santa

That’s the 1000W
Tim’s is the 1800W version I believe. I personally have no idea if the 1000W. Model will do the job on a flathead.

Tim Ayers · 12-07-2022, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KiWinUS

That’s the 1000W
Tim’s is the 1800W version I believe. I personally have no idea if the 1000W. Model will do the job on a flathead.

Hey Tony:

From what I've read, I think the wattage difference directly correlates to how quickly it takes to heat the object.

I did select the Bolt Buster for two reasons: 1) The wattage and 2) Being made in the USA.

I have no experience with the 1000W unit so I can't speak to that, but mine tool heats the stud up in approx. 5 seconds. It's pretty remarkable.

I also used the stud removal tool that you have and that also sped up the process considerably.

outsider347 · 12-08-2022, 03:35 PM

Tim
"I also used the stud removal tool that you have and that also sped up the process considerably."

What stud removal tool did you use?

Tim Ayers · 12-08-2022, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by outsider347

Tim
"I also used the stud removal tool that you have and that also sped up the process considerably."

What stud removal tool did you use?

This guy. Used it with a 3/8th impact. Worked great.

https://www.amazon.com/ARES-70016-Da.../dp/B01GKEBG9I

KiWinUS · 12-08-2022, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by outsider347

Tim
"I also used the stud removal tool that you have and that also sped up the process considerably."

What stud removal tool did you use?

I get them off EBay. About $16 free shipping. I bore the inside to 7/16 plus so it will fit all way down on stud and then use a very powerful Mac impact. Great success and fast.

outsider347 · 12-08-2022, 07:13 PM

Thanks Gents

Angledrive · 12-12-2022, 06:38 PM

So the 1800 watt version is about $470.00?

Tim Ayers · 12-12-2022, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Angledrive

So the 1800 watt version is about $470.00?

No. I paid $399. Shop around.

11-26-2022, 09:25 PM	#1
Tim Ayers Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 6,177	Game changing tool: Bolt Buster heat induction tool I recently purchased a heat induction tool made by Bolt Buster. Main reason I went with Bolt Buster is the tool is made in the USA. I really bought it for an off topic reason, but thought I give it a go on the head studs of a super rusty 99A block I have that's due for a tear down. I ran the tool over one bank of studs. Took 15 secs. per stud (not a typo) for the stud to get cherry red. I moved on to the next one and so forth. By the time I was done, the studs I heated first backed out of the block like they were just put in. I couldn't believe it. Removing studs use to be a 1-2 day job. I was able to do one bank in 30 minutes start to finish. I'm going to do the other bank over the Christmas break, but so far this tool has been a game changer. It use to take 4-5 minutes per stud using the oxy-acetylene torch. It would sometimes take two or three times hitting them with the torch. I also used a brand of penetrating oil I never used before called Free All. It seems to work better than Kroil. The threads of all the studs were actually wet showing the oil got in there. Here are links to both items. Bolt Buster: https://boltbusterinc.com Free All penetrating oil https://fedpro.com/pages/freeall Last edited by Tim Ayers; 11-27-2022 at 06:30 AM.

11-26-2022, 10:13 PM	#2
PeteVS Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: FP, NJ Posts: 2,770	Re: Game changing tool: Bolt Buster heat induction tool Can it be used for shrinking sheet metal? __________________ Don't never get rid of nuthin!

11-27-2022, 12:16 AM	#3
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 4,916	Re: Game changing tool: Bolt Buster heat induction tool Sounds like I need one! How about the price of filling those oxygen and acetylene tanks? Seems one of them is always getting low, and it's 90% from heating bolts etc to cherry red. Maybe I can drop a hint to Mrs. Claus. I noticed she's been putting in a lot of hours at work Edit: Yikes I just saw the price. Maybe my shop account needs to buy it. __________________ Owner/Operator of 'Jailbar Ranch' on the side of Mt. Pickett. Current stable consists of 1946 1/2 ton pickup turned woodie wagon with FH V8, 1947 Tonner Pickup (red) mostly stock with exception of a cummins 6at turbo diesel, 1946 Tonner Pickup (green) with 226 cu in 6 cyl flathead, 1979 Toyota landcruiser wagon, completely encased in 1947 Ford Jailbar sheet metal. Ok, cornbinder rear fenders..... 'Rusty ol' floorboards, hot on their feet' (Alan Jackson) Last edited by GB SISSON; 11-27-2022 at 12:38 AM.

11-27-2022, 08:06 AM	#4
sugarmaker Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Albion PA Posts: 1,676	Re: Game changing tool: Bolt Buster heat induction tool I saw a tool like this at NAPA. Not sure of the brand. Looks like a handy item to have in the shop when working on old iron. Only disadvantage I could see wold be it migh not fit into some tight areas like on a frame or be at right angle in tight area?? Regards, Chris __________________ 1932 AAB Truck 1953 Ford Jubilee 2015 Ford F250 SuperCrew Lots of Allis tractors Some Cub Cadets

11-27-2022, 08:08 AM	#5
ronn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNNNNNNNJJJJJJJJJJ Posts: 6,785	Re: Game changing tool: Bolt Buster heat induction tool looks like 400. on ebay. that will stop some of us.......

11-27-2022, 10:03 AM	#9
ronn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNNNNNNNJJJJJJJJJJ Posts: 6,785	Re: Game changing tool: Bolt Buster heat induction tool The road brine they use in NJ is destroying our cars. you should see the rot out here in Upstate NY...... 400. is certainly worthwhile if the tool is to get used. would be nice to compare the 100. model.

11-27-2022, 10:19 AM	#10
5851a Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: NE Iowa Posts: 1,664	Re: Game changing tool: Bolt Buster heat induction tool That sure looks like a time saver. Could be a life saver not having to use torch under cars.

11-27-2022, 11:39 AM	#11
sidevalve8ba Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Harrisonburg, VA Posts: 841	Re: Game changing tool: Bolt Buster heat induction tool If there is anything that should be outlawed to me it is road brine! The damage that stuff causes is insidious. That tool looks like it has real possibilities, Tim.

11-27-2022, 11:50 AM	#12
GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 4,916	Re: Game changing tool: Bolt Buster heat induction tool Tim, did you get the 110v or 220v that made light work of those studs? In the BB video the guy never mentions a 220 v model. __________________ Owner/Operator of 'Jailbar Ranch' on the side of Mt. Pickett. Current stable consists of 1946 1/2 ton pickup turned woodie wagon with FH V8, 1947 Tonner Pickup (red) mostly stock with exception of a cummins 6at turbo diesel, 1946 Tonner Pickup (green) with 226 cu in 6 cyl flathead, 1979 Toyota landcruiser wagon, completely encased in 1947 Ford Jailbar sheet metal. Ok, cornbinder rear fenders..... 'Rusty ol' floorboards, hot on their feet' (Alan Jackson)

11-27-2022, 11:55 AM	#13
Ol' Ron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chester Vt Posts: 8,857	Re: Game changing tool: Bolt Buster heat induction tool Too bad they didn't have this tool back in the days I was building engines. Every time I saw a 59 or earler block come into the shop, I knew it was going to ba a long hard day!!!!! Gramps

11-27-2022, 02:32 PM	#15
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,304	Re: Game changing tool: Bolt Buster heat induction tool This is one tool I think I'd take a chance on getting imported one if there is enough difference in price. These things work by high-frequency electricity, so they are essentially an electronic device. There are good reasons that almost all electronic devices are imported.

11-27-2022, 03:13 PM	#16
Ronnieroadster Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: East Coast in CT Posts: 1,525	Re: Game changing tool: Bolt Buster heat induction tool Tim I'm sending blocks your way the next time I need to do this. __________________ I use the F word a lot no not that word these words Flathead , Focus and Finish. "Life Member of the Bonneville 200 MPH Club using a Ford Flathead block" Owner , Builder, Driver of the First Ford Flathead bodied roadster to run 200 MPH Record July 13, 2018 LTA timing association 200.921 in one and a half miles burning gasoline. First ever gas burning Ford flathead powered roadster to run 200 MPH at Bonneville Salt Flats setting the record August 7th 2021 at 205.744 MPH

11-27-2022, 08:06 PM	#20
Bored&Stroked Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 5,062	Re: Game changing tool: Bolt Buster heat induction tool Damn . . . I'm just going to have to buy myself a Christmas Present! Thanks Tim!

11-29-2022, 06:30 AM	#22
ronn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNNNNNNNJJJJJJJJJJ Posts: 6,785	Re: Game changing tool: Bolt Buster heat induction tool so I did buy an after mkt on ebay. thanks Tim for the "heads" up. wouldnt have even considered it otherwise.....

12-01-2022, 06:19 PM	#25
Tim Ayers Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 6,177	Re: Game changing tool: Bolt Buster heat induction tool Outsider I absolutely do. It’s the same premise as use the Oxy-acetylene torch to heat them except it’s with electrical conduction. Studs can be battle and the block I took them from is pretty rusty so I was expecting a fight. They came out like they were just put in. Real easy

12-01-2022, 08:19 PM	#26
busmania Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: Denver metro Posts: 324	Re: Game changing tool: Bolt Buster heat induction tool Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) If one needed this to do one engine is there a knock off version anyone can recommend?

12-02-2022, 07:36 AM	#27
custom_lettering Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 50	Re: Game changing tool: Bolt Buster heat induction tool Thanks Tim! Nice to now they work as good as promoted. I can see that being a "wish I had one of those hot gizmo things right now" type of things.

12-02-2022, 10:22 AM	#29
Ol' Ron Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chester Vt Posts: 8,857	Re: Game changing tool: Bolt Buster heat induction tool I got an old BUZZ box welder, wonder if that would work?? Gramps

12-02-2022, 10:35 AM	#30
Als48 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Paducah Ky Posts: 279	Re: Game changing tool: Bolt Buster heat induction tool Hi Ron, Welders can do some amazing things. My uncle used an AC stick welder to thaw out water pipes underground once. He bought some extra long cables and hooked the cables to each end where accessible. Then turned on the welder on a low setting. The pipes thawed out in less than ten minutes, after fooling with them for hours using propane torch, etc. Al H

12-06-2022, 03:28 PM	#32
ctleonard Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: mt.vernon indiana Posts: 42	Re: Game changing tool: Bolt Buster heat induction tool They really do work. Got mine from Napa. Yes it is pricey. 96 studs later, thought it was worth every dime

12-06-2022, 05:12 PM	#34
jimTN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Powell, TN Posts: 2,508	Re: Game changing tool: Bolt Buster heat induction tool Amazon $204.00 I just passed the info to Santa

12-08-2022, 03:35 PM	#37
outsider347 Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Orchard Park NY Posts: 93	Re: Game changing tool: Bolt Buster heat induction tool Tim "I also used the stud removal tool that you have and that also sped up the process considerably." What stud removal tool did you use?

12-08-2022, 07:13 PM	#40
outsider347 Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Orchard Park NY Posts: 93	Re: Game changing tool: Bolt Buster heat induction tool Thanks Gents

12-12-2022, 06:38 PM	#41
Angledrive Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lakeland Florida Posts: 303	Re: Game changing tool: Bolt Buster heat induction tool So the 1800 watt version is about $470.00?