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Old 04-28-2015, 01:49 AM
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Originally Posted by renaissanceman View Post
I'd take it to an honest to goodness machine shop -- it might be time to tap out and let someone who has been dealing with stuck parts for many many years take over.

Otherwise, I'd put it in my 12 ton press, heat it with the acetylene torch and press it inward with the press to try to break the bond, and then attempt to pull it.

I hate stuck things, broken fasteners, etc
IIRC you wouldn't be able to press it inward since there's a "ledge" in there to stop it. Though I may be remembering wrong.
Machine shop is a good idea though. I may do that next time I pull my driveshaft, and replace it with one without a hole in it.
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