.....weapons of last resort-screw removal

BigRedTruck · Post by **BigRedTruck** » Sat Dec 31, 2005 6:25 pm

I tried the penetrating oil.....i tried craftsman screw-out.....i tried craftsman screw-out with a reversible drill it has not worked these screws hold on engine covers and the engine to the frame on my motorcycle. my last thought was maybe the japanese reversed the screws so counter clockwise tightens. that turned out not to be true it would have been nice though. I do not know where to go from here. Two of my screws look like dog bowls. everytime I would get resistance it either messed up the drill and/or required me to speed up,then it would just break free and lose traction. short of using a explosive device what can be done?

1970F250 · Post by **1970F250** » Sat Dec 31, 2005 6:34 pm

last resort = vice grips

72hiboy4x4 · Post by **72hiboy4x4** » Sat Dec 31, 2005 8:06 pm

!. use a screw extractor/hammer driver. put a phillips head in the end, place it on the screw and whak it a couple times. worked all the time on my bikes when I was a kid. (recommended)

2. carefully cut a slot in the end of the screw for a flathead screwdriver, tap a large flathead screwdriver in the slot with a hammer. Now, while holding the screwdriver with vice-grips, turn the screwdriver and at the same time,hit the end with a hammer. easier with 2 people. (did that make sense?)

BigRedTruck · Post by **BigRedTruck** » Sat Dec 31, 2005 8:56 pm

most of these are recessed into the engine body. on one at least, there is hardly anything left of the head....its more like a rim and a hole hollowed out by about a 4th of a inch. I am unsure if i can cut anything. I have a 12 volt cordless drill and the standard set of screwdrivers and sockets. I have no idea what my dad may have. how would you cut a screw?

fordman · Post by **fordman** » Sat Dec 31, 2005 9:39 pm

drill the head off. keep using larger bits until the head is gone.

1970F250 · Post by **1970F250** » Sat Dec 31, 2005 10:58 pm

you use a die grinder or a hack saw blade to cut the slot but if theres no head left that might not work. then what fordman said is the way to go.

BigRedTruck · Post by **BigRedTruck** » Mon Jan 09, 2006 4:25 pm

well the screw extractor-spiral shank type worked.

mrung0wa · Post by **mrung0wa** » Mon Jan 23, 2006 3:58 am

I have a set of left-handed drill bits and I always try to use them first!

If those don't work I have a choice of either a 3/4" Impact wrench (forward or backwards it doesn't matter it will come off...) or a 20lb sledge hammer.

I like to have choices.

Lawrence

BigRedTruck · Post by **BigRedTruck** » Mon Jan 23, 2006 12:44 pm

i finally got them all out. but the cover still will not move. guess i'll drop 60 for the factory manual

binder56jd · Post by **binder56jd** » Thu Feb 09, 2006 6:58 pm

oh no not the directions

jd

BigRedTruck · Post by **BigRedTruck** » Sun Feb 19, 2006 6:51 pm

Is there a special set for allens head stuff?

mrung0wa · Post by **mrung0wa** » Sun Feb 19, 2006 8:33 pm

What are alien heads???

Lawrence

BigRedTruck · Post by **BigRedTruck** » Sun Feb 19, 2006 9:17 pm

get my terms mixed up...they were hex head

mrung0wa · Post by **mrung0wa** » Mon Feb 20, 2006 1:15 am

FYI: It's just like a "Phillips head" and "Cross head" screw or screwdriver. Mr. Phillips invented/patented the Cross head but unless you had worked out a deal with him (A long time ago) you couldn't use his name.
The "Allen head" and "Hex head" relationship has a similar history.

Just more useless triva...Worth the same as a free cup of coffee...

Lawrence

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