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Phillips capscrews rounded out on grill on steering post.

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B Popper

02-19-2002 19:06:28




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Need ideas on how to remove phillips capscrews that are rounded out on the grill of a styled B. The capscrews screw into the steering post.

Thanks for any input.




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JH

02-26-2002 10:48:15




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 Re: Phillips capscrews rounded out on grill on steering post. in reply to B Popper, 02-19-2002 19:06:28  
That Sears tool works well. It is a set of 3 bits, which look like left handed drill bits. Price is $19.99, and stock number is 52154, called Screw-out. I had the Allen head set screw shatter during disassembly, the one which holds the oil pump in on my Model M. I tried to drill it out and use my Blue Point extractors. It was harder than woodpecker lips. I wore out 3 sets of bits. After using the Sears tool, it backed right out. I work on aircraft and we often have trouble taking out #6 and #8 size sheet metal screws. It is a common practice to moisten some scouring powder and place it pastelike, into the screw head. This gives your screwdriver a little something to bite onto during removal. Hope this helps.

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Rory

02-23-2002 19:41:28




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 Re: Phillips capscrews rounded out on grill on steering post. in reply to B Popper, 02-19-2002 19:06:28  
There is a paste that has diamond chips in i that is very helpful in removing rounded out screws. I have seen this product at Sears but i don't remember what they called it. Just fill the screw head with the paste and then use the screw driver as usual. It works amazingly well for what it is. If they are too rusted then this may not be strong enough.



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Sam

02-20-2002 20:38:36




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 Re: Phillips capscrews rounded out on grill on steering post. in reply to B Popper, 02-19-2002 19:06:28  
I have not tried the Sears tool, but it looks like something that will work. Other things to try
-If you are really good with a hand drill, you can drill a hole and use an easy out. Look on the easy out for the right drill size.
-Spray lots of WD-40 on the bolts or heat them. Then try to back the screws out by setting a chisel against the outer part of the screw and hit it with a hammer.
-Another thing to try if you have access to a welder - stick a rod or pin of some kind to the screw and turn it. -Have you tried locking vise grips on the screw head? If you can get a grip, have somebody use the chisel while you turn.
Good luck

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Jerry S

02-20-2002 14:45:23




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 Re: Phillips capscrews rounded out on grill on steering post. in reply to B Popper, 02-19-2002 19:06:28  
Ken has the right answer. I wonder if some heat might help the cause a little. If the impact driver won't work, the only other way would be to drill into the head of the screw til it falls off.



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Ken

02-20-2002 14:22:23




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 Re: Phillips capscrews rounded out on grill on steering post. in reply to B Popper, 02-19-2002 19:06:28  
What you need is an impact screwdriver. Go to a good hardware store or autoparts store and tell them you want a screwdriver you hit with a hammer. When you hit it it turns just a little but will work on screws with very bad heads.



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Roy

02-19-2002 20:41:07




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 Re: Phillips capscrews rounded out on grill on steering post. in reply to B Popper, 02-19-2002 19:06:28  
Sears has a tool that works pretty good.



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