Recent content by Martin D-18

Got those pesky stripped bolts out and finished re-fill and purge of Hydraulic system today. I used a chisel to form a seat on the rounded vent bolt shoulder, then a long punch to move the bolt off locked status, from there it was easy. I used a 1/4 inch drill drive adapter, with an adapter to...

yes sir, the location of the vent bolts are a bear to get to! Both refuse to budge. I had removed these 100 hours ago when I changed the hydraulic fluid before. I now have them drenched in Aero Kroil, but do not really think they will respond. I may try to file flats on the outside (rounded)...

Changing hydraulic fluid on my Hustler FasTrak 54 inch, but can not remove the vent plugs to start the refill process, they are allen head style bolts. Is there a work around to get the oil in the pump without removing these?