Stripped threads

[Technic_569]

Ok, so I bought a 86 honda fourtrax that a friend was selling really cheep because it wouldn't shift gears. I got it home and tinkered with the clutch adjustment screw and got it working. Then as i was tightening up the last nut the threads stripped. Now I've got a nut that won't come off. I need the nut replaced or else the adjustment won't stay. It looks like my only option is to break the nut off with a Universal nut cracker .

Is that my only option instead of sawing the nut off? Also, has anyone had any experience with these and can vouch for them?

 

[ghnl]

If that tool will fit in the space around the nut it'll work fine.

 

[mikevango]

those things are kind of a pain but it will work.

 

[G1GRANDEUR]

or use pray bar to put pressure as you turn the nut.

 

[lynam]

Use some heat and it will come free. unless theres a welded on nut that's spinning?

 

[Avgas]

or use pray bar to put pressure as you turn the nut.

x2

 

[Technic_569]

or use pray bar to put pressure as you turn the nut.

That's a fantastic idea!!!!

You probably just saved me 40 bucks.

 

[BlindViper]

A old pair of dikes will work the same if you cant get the prybar in.