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Replacing rusted thrust vector bolts

joelkoch75

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Hi All,
Can anyone share a good method to remove a rusted Allen bolt from @JetBoatPilot Thrust Vector as I’m trying to replace my old ones. The bolts are rusted and the hex groove is stripping.
 

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Hi All,
Can anyone share a good method to remove a rusted Allen bolt from @JetBoatPilot Thrust Vector as I’m trying to replace my old ones. The bolts are rusted and the hex groove is stripping.
Cut a slot in the head with a hacksaw or Dremel and take it out with a flat head.
 
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