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D13 · 07-09-2008, 08:29 AM

When the eninge was out did you bend the firewall flange rearward so you can get them next time?
I found I could get at the top one from above for install (couldn't get on it direct enough to break it loose for take-out).

For the body bolt, we used to drill a small hole right next to the nut , just outside the socket on the bolt head. Then we would run a small bolt up there so when the nut spun it would jam against the bolt.

the better repair is the cut and weld above.

07-09-2008, 08:29 AM	#10
D13 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Memphis MI Posts: 1,851	Re: 1988 S-10 blazer question for you guys When the eninge was out did you bend the firewall flange rearward so you can get them next time? I found I could get at the top one from above for install (couldn't get on it direct enough to break it loose for take-out). For the body bolt, we used to drill a small hole right next to the nut , just outside the socket on the bolt head. Then we would run a small bolt up there so when the nut spun it would jam against the bolt. the better repair is the cut and weld above. __________________ 1987 2 ton 1982 250/TH350 beater in progress Dad's 1981 3/4 L6 3 on tree posi and no options, awaiting restoration or scrapping Plus a mess o' tractors