[size=1em]I soaked them every night for a few days with a penetrating oil with graphite.[/size]
[size=1em]Yes I see what you mean about getting the bolt nearer to the head - would give more immediate torque to the troublesome area. Only thing is, if it snaps off again its 'Goodnight Vienna'.[/size]
[size=1em]I'm going to pay the local Yam dealer a visit tomorrow to see what they do - they must have had a few over the years I would have thought and may either offer a service or advice. [/size]
[size=1em]Another possibility my Mig friend came up with is getting a threaded bar joiner and using that (grinding off the hex part on his lathe) to add some more thread. [/size]The collets on the headers are already corroded but I'm not too bothered about them. They are quite a loose fit anyway and would probably drill out a little if I need to. I'm aiming for 'tidy' but not mint - I want to ride it!
[size=1em]I've done the plugs, got the header pipes shining again and the aim is to next strip and re-paint the front of the block and deal with corrosion on the water pipes. [/size]
[size=1em]Thanks, Clive [/size]
[size=1em]Yes I see what you mean about getting the bolt nearer to the head - would give more immediate torque to the troublesome area. Only thing is, if it snaps off again its 'Goodnight Vienna'.[/size]
[size=1em]I'm going to pay the local Yam dealer a visit tomorrow to see what they do - they must have had a few over the years I would have thought and may either offer a service or advice. [/size]
[size=1em]Another possibility my Mig friend came up with is getting a threaded bar joiner and using that (grinding off the hex part on his lathe) to add some more thread. [/size]The collets on the headers are already corroded but I'm not too bothered about them. They are quite a loose fit anyway and would probably drill out a little if I need to. I'm aiming for 'tidy' but not mint - I want to ride it!
[size=1em]I've done the plugs, got the header pipes shining again and the aim is to next strip and re-paint the front of the block and deal with corrosion on the water pipes. [/size]
[size=1em]Thanks, Clive [/size]