BobOB1775
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I'd like to replace both mower blades on a 38" deck. One is easy to remove but the other is frozen and the bolt head is stripped. What is the best way to remove this bolt?
Warm the bolt head with a small torch, don't overheat, just good and warm, spray liberally with Kroil or PB Blaster or other penetrating oil,allow a few minutes for the oil to work, smack top of bolt with hammer, remove. For the rounded head, use a file or die grinder, flatten opposite sides of the bolt head so an open end wrench or vice grips will fit.
Judiciously welding a new nut on shouldn't wreck the seals; but it should help loosen the stuck bolt.