Posted August 13, 200915 yr The bolt on the left hand side of my XJ 600. that is used to adjust the chain is all rounded and cant get it to move any ideas of how I code get it off. I have new bolts to put on when I do. Before any say I have be using a spanner that that was to big. I was not the metal is all rusty and soft
August 13, 200915 yr a good set of lock pliers should suffice, if not try grinding a slot into the head and use a flathead screwdriver to remove it
August 13, 200915 yr try and weld a nut on top of the rounded head and the heat will help loosen the bolt. remember and disconnect the battery
August 13, 200915 yr never had vise grips slip myself, but, i usually turn the bottom adjuster a bit more than needed and almost break my hands squeezing the suckers into locked position.
August 14, 200915 yr The bolt on the left hand side of my XJ 600. that is used to adjust the chain is all rounded and cant get it to move any ideas of how I code get it off. I have new bolts to put on when I do. Before any say I have be using a spanner that that was to big. I was not the metal is all rusty and soft I use a set of special sockets made by a firm called IRWIN. these have a fluted inside that bites into the rounded head of the bolt for removal. Although a bit expensive at about £50 for the set they easily pay themself back in situations like yours. They can be bought at Machinemart etc.
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