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<blockquote data-quote="KMixson" data-source="post: 177164" data-attributes="member: 432"><p>I would not have taken a torch to the aluminum bracket to break the clamp loose. Aluminum acts differently than a steel when heated. I am surprised the bolt broke before the bracket though. I would try to drill the old clamp screw out by drilling as close to center as possible. Drill as large a hole in it as possible without damaging the threads on the bracket itself. You want to be able to dig the remains of the bolt out of the bracket. It will be easier if they are as thin as possible. Then chase the threads with a tap to clean them up. If for some reason the threads on bracket do get damaged beyond repair you can insert a Heli-Coil insert in it if you have enough material left on the bracket to still give it enough strength for the job.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="KMixson, post: 177164, member: 432"] I would not have taken a torch to the aluminum bracket to break the clamp loose. Aluminum acts differently than a steel when heated. I am surprised the bolt broke before the bracket though. I would try to drill the old clamp screw out by drilling as close to center as possible. Drill as large a hole in it as possible without damaging the threads on the bracket itself. You want to be able to dig the remains of the bolt out of the bracket. It will be easier if they are as thin as possible. Then chase the threads with a tap to clean them up. If for some reason the threads on bracket do get damaged beyond repair you can insert a Heli-Coil insert in it if you have enough material left on the bracket to still give it enough strength for the job. [/QUOTE]
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