Help would be appreciated !

[tncharger73]

I have had the darnedest time with this bolt! I can get the other side of the bolt head and torque it all day long but the nut, I cant reach. I have swivel sockets and wrenches but nothing can get into the rail through the 1inch hole to hold it in place. This is the last bolt i need to remove to get the front bumper off

 

[Dako]

Was that an 'anchored' nut that broke loose?

1st thing I would do is hit those threads with some spray. You may be able to get some heat in there (propane bottle torch?) to loosen up the locked threads. As far as holding it...if you cannot get a box end wrench in through the hole, maybe once the threads are broke loose you can wedge a large flat tipped screwdriver in there?

You might just need to drill an access hole large enough to get a socket on from the end.

 

[Richard Cranium]

When all else fails.............

 

[Someotherguy]

yep, thats a anchored nut inside the front frame rail...IMO, the best thing to do would be to weld it back in place...which will most likely "unseize" the bolt from it due to the heat from the weld...remove the bolt immediately after welding the nut in place...

 

[Dako]

The problem is going to be getting enough rust off to get a good spot weld. There isn't much room using that 'dime-sized' hole...okay, maybe it's a quarter.

 

[747mopar]

Grind the head of the bolt off, once the head is gone drive the remaining bolt and nut into the frame rail. Chances are if it's that rusty you won't want to reuse it anyway.

 

[wedge5]

Maybe you can get a file in there to knock some of the rust off so you can get a good spot to weld on.

 

[YY1]

I like the weld it idea, but you'd probably need a sandblaster.

I like the drill it/cut it and pound it through idea as well.

Have you tried an impact? Sometimes the speed will let it come off, esp if you hold it at an angle, so the nut binds on the frame.

I'd soak it with something better than WD40 and let it set, occasionally pounding on it.

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You could also weld a piece of flat metal to the nut, and let that bind on the frame through the hole.

 

[krowbar]

Use a Victor Grinder - A.K.A. Oxy/acetylene torch.

 

[67 coronet]

depending on the situation,drilling through the center of the bolt is an option as well.

 

[Moparsmitty]

I'm with 747. Grind the head off, punch it out, replace it.

 

[kiwigtx]

I'm with 747. Grind the head off, punch it out, replace it.

x 2

 

[tracy]

x3 grind it off

 

[tncharger73]

Thanks yall . Have to say this is the best forum around for help !

Thanks for all the help yall! I currently have a brand new sawsall, and am looking for a grinder. I still haven't decided which one to use. Both are great options. :/ also random question... Can a gas tank restored if there was lets say 8 gallons of 12 year old gas and rust inside of it? the outside of the tank looks great but theres just rust from water that had some how permeated into the tank while the car stood idle.

 

[YY1]

You'll likely go through lots of sawzall blades and maybe a knuckle.

Grinder.

There are coatings for sealing tanks that for whatever reason aren't cost effective to replace.

DIY IDK. Having a pro do it might be almost as much as buying a new tank.

The one for my 73 was about $150.

 

[Dako]

As far as the tank

For what you are trying to save ($50? to $100?) you will likely spend way more in time and aggrevation down the road. That rust will likely come back to haunt you...be it a weep hole in the tank or most likely, debries getting into the carb. Doesn't take much and she's sputtering!

Questions to ask yourself:

"Do I want to install the tank just once, or possibly a couple times over the next 3 to 10 years?"

"Do I mind using valuable cruising opportunities deciphering if I have an electrical or fuel problem (usually sediment in the carb...somewhere)?

When I saw the rust in mine I simply ordered a new tank.

 

[747mopar]

X2, I have a boat that I was constantly messing with until I pulled the fuel filter "it was brown" bought a new tank "no problems".