<VV> Re: STUCK BOLTS IN ALUMINUM

[N2VZD@aol.com]

i had a nice engine block given to me for a 110 64 fc.(WB) it had a broken 4 
flute tap in the top front right hole.(flush). i was about to give up after 
trying all sorts of stuff and toss it when i decided with nothing to lose i 
would try to burn it out.  a quick hit with the cutting head and the hole was 
almost as new. no damage to the aluminum you can see except a slight smoothing of 
one corner. i ran a 3 flute tap in it and it was smooth as silk.so i feel i 
saved a rare block.  it has the replacement studs in it now awaiting my assembly 
work. so when you are ready to give up get someone GOOD with torches..     
regards, tim colson