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Topic: Remove a stuck/broken bleeder from w/cylinder (Read 237 times)
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ValiantOne
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Hey Guys,
Turns out the front w/cylinders on my 66 val are going to set me back $25 each unless I can rebuild 'em. $50 is too much to spend until I know if I am keeping this thing. I got too much $ in it already!!!!
So I got one front bleeder out using the torch and wax method. The second one broke off. What to do now?? I have never had much luck drilling them out. Seems like the tips are hardened and I can't drill all the way through them.
Do any of you you have a magic trick for this??
Thank you!!!
Chris E.
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Chris Evrard -76 Cordoba, 360 4bbl -68 Valiant, 273 2bbl -73 Dart, /6 1bbl, Leaning Tower of Power!!!  |
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Ace
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The only way I know is drlling a pilot and using an EZ out.
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adodgemann
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To remove broken off bolts I mig weld a nut 1 or 2 sizes bigger on. The bolt can even be down in the hole some as the weld don't stick to cast iron very well. It might take several tries but I always get them out like this. As for the wheele cylinder I would just buy a new one.
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kawazuki8097
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Have the complete front end from my convert - new bearings, drums, shoes, hardware and studs.
All re-done about 1k miles before I parked it. Will need new baljoints and rubber lines (might even have them somewhere too - who knows) - everything else is ready to bolt on.
I think I've tossed all the 7.25 rears or I'd offer up rear stuff too.
FOC - haul it away when you come up for the seat.
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Only two people ever died for you,Jesus Christ and the American GI.
One died for your soul the other for your freedom.
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demon340v
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just replace the wheel cylinder trust me. Just easier to replace it brand new then try and get it out
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Alyways Imitated..Never! Duplicated~ Project El Diablo (71 Demon)  |
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Joe-Dokes
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The bleader screw is already hollow, or mostly hollow so an easy out is very easy to use. Simply drill through the center of the bleader screw insert the easy out and back the bleader screw out.
That being said, you are probably better off just buying the wheel cylinders. First, you need to buy the easy out, second drill without damaging the cylinder. Third, hope the cylinder can be rebuilt. If you're lucky you'll save about twenty bucks. Which is hardly worth it.
If you do plan to try the easy out method. First soak the bleader screw with liquid wrench twice a day for three days before attempting to pull out the screw. Smack the screw or what remains of it with a hammer each time. It would take me about two hours to drill tap, and rebuild the cylinders, so don't forget that time is money.
Regards
Joe Dokes
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73swinger
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 I totally agree with these fellas. Time is money, and this is the front brakes we're talking about....why take chances with your life??
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Crazy68Dart
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I've never had much luck with this sort of thing. Don't spend the hours of frustration, buy some new/rebuilt cylinders and enjoy the time saved.
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