horseman with no horse 60 #1 Posted 17 hours ago i went to take off the sad coil on my briggs vanguard and the one bolt snapped off. the other i worked back and forth till it came about 1/3 the way out and it also snapped. the one thats 1/3 backed out has about half an inch of shank poking out, and the first one has about 5/16 of the shank poking out. i wire brushed the shanks to get the rust off. should i just heat the pedestal post with a torch, use some penetrator oil, and double nut it? or is there a better way? this sucks as i was almost done with my build and if i somehow ruin the pedestals then the engine is ruined Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
horseman with no horse 60 #2 Posted 17 hours ago broken bolts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
horseman with no horse 60 #3 Posted 15 hours ago also i used silicone on the side cover and i have no end play, does that mean i should get a gasket? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeM 9,654 #4 Posted 13 hours ago Yep, Heat quench with penetrating oil. Let it cool before trying with double nuts. Might have to work both ways gently and no hurry. Gasket on the end (sump cover) yes. I don't use anything but the gasket and I have a spring loaded punch used to put dimples )about every inch or so) in the aluminum on the engine. Helps prevent gasket blowout. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 11,510 #5 Posted 12 hours ago 1 hour ago, JoeM said: have a spring loaded punch used to put dimples )about every inch or so) in the aluminum on the engine. Helps prevent gasket blowout. Excellent tip - if not over enthusiasticly done... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
horseman with no horse 60 #6 Posted 3 hours ago you guys are great thank you. i will keep you updated. i will probably attempt to remove it tonight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
