How do I get this busted piece of brass out?........

[Blue Monarch]

I don't even know what terminology to use in order to search.....

Wtf do I use that is safe to fix this mess? Machine is down until fixed....the luck continues.

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[Mark Saiger]

Large Screw driver wedged in is one way, but they do make large "easy Outs" that would fit. Would start with that if you can get to the hardware store.

Have had it happen a few times on things.

Easy out is like a reverse looking drill bit with knurls on it. Let me know if you need a picture and I could try and find one in my shop quick.

 

[Blue Monarch]

Thanks Mark, I'm on it! The real bugger will probably be getting the new part before a big job on Monday.

 

[Desk Jockey]

Easyout works well. Any hardware store should have it. I think Harbor freight even sells them. As Mark says in digs in and makes removal a breeze.

 

[Desk Jockey]

Dirk is that the solution outlet manifold? What broke off?

Lots of belt suppliers sell brass for the hoses they sell. Dultmeirs (Omaha) and Windtrax (KC) are both probably 1-day ups to you.

 

[Blue Monarch]

It's a manifold...no Idea what it's called. lol.

I had to remove the damn brass fittings cuz I dropped an orifice into the manifold when I was descaling.

 

[Mark Saiger]

http://www.toolprice.com/product/1225D/Srew-Extractor--Bolt--Stud-Extractor--Bolt-Removal.html

One place I found online for a pic of easy outs.

I bet if you go to ACE they will have the correct brass pieces you can make something work. I have had to do the same. Might take a few more pieces to make what you need, but you should be able to be up and running with in no time

Mark

Sorry....was going to post pics faster, but 2 calls rolled in at the same time for carpet cleaning.....on a Saturday calling to schedule....thank goodness!

 

[GCCLee]

If no easy out around, use the screw driver trick. Might need to tap it with a hammer so it will bite good


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[Mark Saiger]

Can you post a pic of the broken part so we know what you are trying to simulate? I might be able to tell you what to find at the hardware store to make it work.

Mark

 

[Jimbo]

http://www.sears.com/search=easy out?levels=Tools

http://www.harborfreight.com/12-piece-screw-extractor-set-40349.html

 

[Blue Monarch]

Got the part at true value. Off to harbor freight soon to get the screw extractor. Thanks for the tips

 

[Mark Saiger]

Got the part at true value. Off to harbor freight soon to get the screw extractor. Thanks for the tips

Awesome news!

 

[Royal Man]

That brass always breaks off at the thread. I'm surprised you haven't had this happen several times by now. I have new brass break off just tightening them up for the first time. I keep an easy out on the truck and a few brass fitting for on the job repairs.

 

[Russ T.]

The smaller hardware stores are great. They will usually have someone who begins to own your problem when you walk in the door. Maybe it's because I'm in Iowa but I'd go into my tiny small town hardware store and I bet it would be fixed when I walk out. Your probably in a similar spot Dirk? Glad to hear your working it out.


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[Connor]

Get a Rectorseal brand Golden Grip internal pipe wrench. Works fo' sho' !


I'm a jerk.
They're about 25- 50 bucks at a plumbing supply shop.

 

[dgardner]

Be careful if you use the easy-outs like Mark posted. As you turn them (to the left), they wedge themselves further and further into the broken piece, expanding it. If the piece is stubborn and doesn't break loose, you can turn it in so far it expands and splits the manifold (ask me how I know this). Penetrating oil is your friend.....

 

[Dolly Llama]

Get a Rectorseal brand Golden Grip internal pipe wrench. Works fo' sho' !


I'm a jerk.
They're about 25- 50 bucks at a plumbing supply shop.

This thing CoOnor??

http://www.amazon.com/Rectorseal-97256-Goldengrip-Internal-Wrench/dp/B004BGAEJG


..L.T.A.

 

[Connor]

Yea, that's the entire set.
Price I mentioned was individual. I think I spent 50 or so on the 3/4".


I'm a jerk.

 

[bob vawter]

1/2" to 3/4" blunt nose brass extractor...about $7.00

not a screw extractor..too small

 

[GCCLee]

Find a Flat Head Screw Driver as close to the dame size as the hole.


Screw buying a buncha expensive tools! It's Soft Brass


If your lucky you can get away wit just crammin it in the hole an turning it out.


A steel bolt, use an easy out!


Quit being a weenie an fix it already : $


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[glenboy]

I keep a set of ez outs on board....anything else is askin for trouble

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[Connor]

Screw buying a buncha expensive tools! It's Soft Brass


If your lucky you can get away wit just crammin it in the hole an turning it out.

Yeah, sure, try your luck, lol.

Screw buying a bunch of expensive equipment ,too. Get rid if that TM and buy an OP.


I'm a jerk.

 

[GCCLee]

Yeah, sure, try your luck, lol.

Screw buying a bunch of expensive equipment ,too. Get rid if that TM and buy an OP.


I'm a jerk.

He would stick a screw driver in der it might save him a buncha hooplaa
Jus sayin




Btw, ya got me pretty good Jerk!


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[Connor]

He would stick a screw driver in der it might save him a buncha hooplaa
Jus sayin




Btw, ya got me pretty good Jerk!


Sent from da parking garage of dee detention center

A true statement, it might. I've never been that lucky. I've been licky more times than I can count, but lucky, notsomuch.


I'm a jerk.

 

[bob vawter]

connOr meet Chris....Chris meet connOr.........

 

[idreadnought]

I have had 100% success with easy outs in that situation.

 

[Jim Martin]

Because brass is soft........the best extractor for the job is this style......

just tap it in there and turn.....screw drivers are not a good idea...

 

[Connor]

Brass can be too soft.


I'm a jerk.

 

[Steve Lawrence]

Ditto Jim Martin. Do NOT use a screwdriver unless you want to screw something up.

 

[bob vawter]

yep...youth IS wasted on the young..........