How To Remove A Seized Steel Bolt From Aluminum

How To Remove A Seized Steel Bolt From Aluminum. Aluminum is a reactive metal unnoble which should have a low corrosion resistance according to thermodynamics. Im working on a diaphragm pumpmud pump this weekend and one 12 stainless steel bolt is seized and broken off in an aluminum casting.

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While the bolt is in tension sharply tap the head of the bolt once or twice with a small 4oz ballpean hammer. Obtain a brass driftpunch and place it atop the bolt head rap on the drift with a hammer a few times to loosen the corrosionthread then attempt removal again. If you have enough left for 2 nuts great. This is the best way to remove a steel bolt that is in aluminum housing due to oxidation and corrosion.