Removing Stubborn Bolts for Glass Replacement
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Hello!
I'm replacing cracked glass in my LL stove. (It's about 6 years old, and this is the first time I've had to replace it.) I managed to get the top two bolts out, but the bottom two just aren't going to budge! I'm hesitant to try WD-40 as it's flammable. I've read suggestions involving an acetylene torch, but I don't happen to have one of those! Any suggestions for removing these stubborn bolts?
Also wondering if I should replace them with new ones, or just use the old ones.
Thanks so much for the help!
I'm replacing cracked glass in my LL stove. (It's about 6 years old, and this is the first time I've had to replace it.) I managed to get the top two bolts out, but the bottom two just aren't going to budge! I'm hesitant to try WD-40 as it's flammable. I've read suggestions involving an acetylene torch, but I don't happen to have one of those! Any suggestions for removing these stubborn bolts?
Also wondering if I should replace them with new ones, or just use the old ones.
Thanks so much for the help!
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Thank you for the suggestion! Unfortunately, I managed to snap the last one. (Seriously did not think that was possible because I'm not particularly strong.)
My dealer is a few hours drive, so I can't easily get there. Hoping a friend can help me get the rest of the bolt removed.
Guess I will be replacing the bolts after all!
My dealer is a few hours drive, so I can't easily get there. Hoping a friend can help me get the rest of the bolt removed.
Guess I will be replacing the bolts after all!
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The same thing happened to me last year. I went to Home Depot and got a "bolt/screw extractor." It's a nifty little tool that you screw down into the broken bolt and then reverse the direction and it pulls the remaining screw or bolt out. It should come out clean but if not you can easily re-thread the hole. I used a WD-40 type product and didn't have a problem. Good luck, Lisa
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LOL .. I would not do that ... use an easy out .... if that does not work, you may need to drill the bolt out and re-insert new threads ..Olllotj wrote:Mig weld some nuts to the broken off bolt
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Thanks Lisa!
I called my contractor friend to see if he had one and he does.
I called my contractor friend to see if he had one and he does.
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Heck, I squirt WD40 on everything and nothing has blown up yet.
On my bolts that hold my ceramic display glass on my VA 600 Van Wert stoker,
A few days before I annually change out the glass I squirt a few drops of WD40 on the bolts and the fluid eventually penetrates threads. I put a few drops on each bolt a few times a year to keep them fluid and it sure helps at glass replacement time...and
WD40 sometimes flares up for a moment when fire starts, but nothing to it...adds to the fire.
Ken
On my bolts that hold my ceramic display glass on my VA 600 Van Wert stoker,
A few days before I annually change out the glass I squirt a few drops of WD40 on the bolts and the fluid eventually penetrates threads. I put a few drops on each bolt a few times a year to keep them fluid and it sure helps at glass replacement time...and
WD40 sometimes flares up for a moment when fire starts, but nothing to it...adds to the fire.
Ken
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My suggestion was to weld a nut to the broken stud and back it out, the heat from the welding works every time.
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If you must. Use a 7/32 drill and a 1/4 -20 bottoming tap . Drill right next to the old hole about 1/4"away. Don't bother messing with the broken bolt. Be careful not to drill all the way through the door. Hole placement is not critical.
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.......and when you do get them out, or drill replacement holes and thread them, for gawds sake, go buy some high temp anti seize and slather them. Worried about a fire using penetrating oil?
It will evaporate before you get it back together, and that is you tiniest worry. Relax, nothing is gonna happen. By the way, lube up the door hinges and door levers......on a regular basis.
It will evaporate before you get it back together, and that is you tiniest worry. Relax, nothing is gonna happen. By the way, lube up the door hinges and door levers......on a regular basis.