Few things disturb us more than the bewilderment of a broken bolt or seized pipe plug in a casting. You’re at a loss for how to get the darned thing out. This is when you have to slow down and come up ...

In the process of the “custovation*” of a well used — and possibly abused — motorcycle, you’ll eventually be dealing with threaded hardware replacement. More often than not the decision will be what ...

We’ve all had this happen at some point while tightening hardware: It feels like it’s snugging up nicely, and then it suddenly seems to tun too easily. Or maybe you were removing stubborn hardware and ...

ZedSled, our project 1978 Chevrolet Camaro is receiving an LS conversion, specifically a 6.0 LQ4 truck engine, an iron-block version of the LS2. The six-bolt main block is stronger, but it's 70 pounds ...

A worn transmission cover and stripped bolt hole threads need careful repair. See how machining and precision work bring the ...

A special thread form keeps bolts and nuts tight under vibration by attacking the problem from a different angle. Two conventional methods for securing threaded fasteners against preload loss include ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. YouTuber "whatnooowaaay," has attracted a lot of attention with a tool hack video showcasing an unusual solution for cleaning bolt threads. In ...