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Subject Fixed. Used a chisel to tap outer rim of bolt head
     
Posted by Gordo LSZ Daytona on May 30, 2020 at 3:23 PM
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In Reply To Any tricks to remove ignition lock barrel shear bolts? posted by Gordo LSZ Daytona on May 30, 2020 at 01:48 PM
     
Message clockwise enough to tighten the collar. It was actually pretty easy. Took only about ten taps per side to tighten the bolts enough to remove all the free play. I can no longer move the collar... even with a forceful grip trying to twist it. Job done.

Apparently lots of manufacturers using snap off bolt heads; and the two most common methods are to use a Dremel and cut a slot into the face of the bolt head... Or like I did, and that is to use a punch or other instrument to tap the outer edge and either remove bolt, or as I did in my case, tighten it enough to securely fasten the collar to the shaft.

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