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Would something like this work: 1) in lieu of using the induction heater. Or 2) after the induction heater?

Yeah it’s tight, so vise grips are the only way to go.

Thank you for the reply

Thank you for the clarification

If I use the induction heater, and the stud gets red hot, would a vise grip be the best way to remove it? I don’t want to end up snapping it off inside the bell housing.

What happens if they touch each other?

Yeah, 4.6 what a pita, lol

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