Re: Help with broken bolts

[Bob Wight]

Just to echo 20mercman, access to a welder can be a real value. On my ’72 Evinrude restoration I had 3 powerhead bolts where the bolt heads were totally eaten away with salt water corrosion. I just broke off what was left of those heads and pulled the power head off. Then took it to a welder friend of mine who built up the broken bolt stubs and then welded a nut onto the built-up stub. The heat from the welding process broke the corrosion loose and we were able to back the bolts right out. Also did the same thing with a broken motor mount screw on another motor. I’ve been successful with the torch and fluid approach on many bolts but when they are broken off flush with the mating surface the weld process is sure helpful.

Bob

1937 Champion D2C Deluxe Lite Twin
1954 Johnson CD-11
1955 Johnson QD-16
1957 Evinrude Fastwin 18
1957 Evinrude 3022
1958 Johnson QD-19
1958 Johnson FD-12
1959 Johnson QD-20
1982 Evinrude 25hp

“Every 20 minute job is only a broken bolt away from a 3-day project.”
"Every time you remove a broken or seized bolt an angel gets his wings."