Muffler bolt removal

[hatchet13]

Have a jred 2159 that I’m attempting to swap a non cat muffler onto . Problem is that the bolt heads are nonexistent. I’m not shure how to get ahold of them to get them out . If they weren’t so deeply Recessed I would drill em and get an easy out in them that doesn’t seem possible any ideas??

 

[Ronaldo]

Have a jred 2159 that I’m attempting to swap a non cat muffler onto . Problem is that the bolt heads are nonexistent. I’m not shure how to get ahold of them to get them out . If they weren’t so deeply Recessed I would drill em and get an easy out in them that doesn’t seem possible any ideas??View attachment 814642View attachment 814643View attachment 814644

They Allen heads. That is if they are OEM. Look down in there with a small light and you'll see.

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[hatchet13]

Ya I know they are hex keys and assuming they are the same size as the rest of the bolts on the saw they’re rounded/rotted to the point where I can’t ge a grab on em

 

[mkinslow]

They 5mm hex. Put some penetrating oil in there with saw standing up and try in about 30 minutes to break them loose

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[Harmon]

If youre swapping out the muffler and dont care about the old one it seems like angle grinder and metal cutoff wheel time you know "create" some access to the bolt heads so then you can drill / heat / weld something to them and back em out

 

[lone wolf]

If youre swapping out the muffler and dont care about the old one it seems like angle grinder and metal cutoff wheel time you know "create" some access to the bolt heads so then you can drill / heat / weld something to them and back em out

Plus 1.

 

[HarleyT]

Fess up. What size hexhead wrench are you using?

 

[HarleyT]

Also take a pick and clean out those holes, and make sure you are using the correct wrench. It will save you a lot of time and money.

 

[old guy]

They are 1 size larger than the rest of the bolts.

 

[hatchet13]

I’ll have to run to work and get my 5 but every other bolt has been a 4mm

 

[hatchet13]

They are 1 size larger than the rest of the bolts.

Ahhhh I seee

 

[HarleyT]

You cut a close fingernail!!!

I leave a little extra on there for boogers!!!

 

[dmb2613]

X2 on cleaning out the bolt head

 

[hatchet13]

Dug up a ol L style 5mm and they came right out. And as for the nails gotta keep them short less places for the carona to hide lmao

 

[HarleyT]

Yeah, I guess nose pickin' has been banned anyway!!