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Old 30-09-2024, 07:19 AM   #16
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Default Re: Damaged fastener removal service

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Originally Posted by Tonz View Post
whats the end result
Bad result!
After heat and freeze spray, the easy out I used chewed the grub screw out, tith the bottom of it holding fast.

The fitting has been ground off and replaced.

I’m sure a machinist could have drilled it out, re-tapped and installed a larger grub screw. But at what cost? And the danger of damaging the shaft.
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