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Old 02-05-2012, 02:47 PM   #1
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removing header pipe 22re are the bolts reverse threaded?? or how can I find tell?

The bolts are stubborn (kinda expected that) but want to be sure I am fighting in the right direction. In removing header pipe 22re are the bolts reverse threaded?? or how can I find tell?
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Re: removing header pipe 22re are the bolts reverse threaded?? or how can I find tell?

Well found out by gettin one bolt to come off they are not reverse threaded. but cant get the other bolt to budge. Dang...
my gun has 260 ft pounds of torque dont know if that is a lot but does not seem like enough.
have used lube on th bolt
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Re: removing header pipe 22re are the bolts reverse threaded?? or how can I find tell?

I had a 250 ft lb gun, went to a 500 ft lb and it makes a big difference, but you have to be careful, sometimes it's to much torque, worth a try though, in my opinion, and use lots of WD40 or any anti seize lubricant, good luck.
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Re: removing header pipe 22re are the bolts reverse threaded?? or how can I find tell?

Heat may help, if you can get a propane torch to it.
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