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From time to time members ask questions about how to remove stuck studs from castings. While refurbing some brake callipers I encountered a stuck bleed screw. It was rounded and a heat gun and vise grips would not budge it. On the plus side it was not snapped off and easy to get at. My...

I recently purchased a 1978 Yamaha SR500E as a parts bike for the 78 SR500 that I already own. Although the bike is rough (MAJOR understatement here...), it does have a clear title, and I feel it would be a shame to reduce it to parts. The engine is locked up, and I would appreciate any...