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Old 08-04-2014 | 03:45 PM
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So I was working on my impeller and tried to remove the pickup tube in the upper and a bolt broke. The other three came out perfectly.

Am I SOL or can I extract that bolt? Or will three bolts be enough?

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Old 08-04-2014 | 06:20 PM
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Come on guys!!

Please!!
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Old 08-04-2014 | 06:28 PM
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Well it will be hard to get out if it's broke flush. I would try the 3 till winter then take it and get it fixed. I'm guessing u are talking about that plastic pc the tube goes in that would be upside down when the drive is on the boat? 3
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Old 08-04-2014 | 07:37 PM
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No, the metal tube that goes into the upper.

I'm thinking 4200 around the base, then since her down.
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Old 08-05-2014 | 07:11 AM
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The longer you leave the broken piece in the harder it will be to remove. When I find this stuff I tell them it would have been easier if I got it when it broke not after it was left for later. It should be no big deal for a competent tech to remove and or repair.
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Old 08-05-2014 | 02:55 PM
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The problem is it's almost a foot into the drive. I can probably do it, was looking for advice.

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