Striped screws

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Mathew Robert
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Location: Chatham, Ontario

Striped screws

Post by Mathew Robert »

I hate when people strip screws get them out and put the same striped screw and put it back in my points will not come out :wall: :wall: :wall: :think: :evil: :x :x :bonk: :bonk: :bonk: :bonk: :bonk:

Anyone have any Ides on how to get it out
1983 sprintfire (original everything but paint)
1975 jd 400 (will be restored)
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TASKY
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Location: Duluth MN

Re: Striped screws

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Try using a nut driver. This has worked for me in the past.
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jasoniowa
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Re: Striped screws

Post by jasoniowa »

Vice grips work good too.
My sleds, 1982 Liqufire, 1980 Trailfire, 1977 Sno*jet SST.
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JDT
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Real Name: Todd
Location: Milbank South Dakota

Re: Striped screws

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A hand impact driver is a good investment.
Cost about $20-25.
Comes with a selection of bits and adapters.

You strike the head with a hammer and the damaged fastener starts to turn out.
Todd Schrupp

Milbank SD
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