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01-01-11 | 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Miller2

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Well thats the problem. The "bolt" in the center is rounded out. I cant get a tool in there to loosen or tighten it.

I assume you're talking of the bolt that controls the expansion, and not the top cap screw. If that's right, drill down through it and the bottom cone will be free, then you can pull the expansion plug out in sections.

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