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Sep 2, 2019 | 07:45 PM

josh1977

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Stripped bolt...

Ok I have to take the ac compressor of my 99 f150. The head on the top bolt is wanting to strip. Any ideal on how to get it out

Sep 2, 2019 | 07:57 PM

RLXXI

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Shock it with an air hammer.
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Sep 2, 2019 | 09:56 PM

MikeD134

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heat it with a torch and only use 6 point socket when you hit it with the air hammer

Last edited by MikeD134; Sep 2, 2019 at 10:01 PM.

Sep 3, 2019 | 04:36 AM

raski

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I use these and they have not failed me yet.

https://www.sears.com/craftsman-10-p...SABEgIG0_D_BwE

Sep 3, 2019 | 10:40 AM

Steve83

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Spiral sockets FTW.

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