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Posted by: qa1142 Dec 4 2004, 05:22 PM

Damn, likely tightened 30 years ago!

Impact driver? big ass screw driver? This old motor is too greasy to risk heat

i don't want to leave 1/2 in the case.

Suggestions?

Posted by: Mueller Dec 4 2004, 05:28 PM

yep, you answered your own question

I have a large screwdriver that I can put another screwdriver thru the handle for some extra torque....

good luck

Posted by: Rhodes71/914 Dec 4 2004, 05:34 PM

Biggest screwdriver you can fit in the slot, maybe a little penatrant (sp)

Posted by: Eric_Shea Dec 4 2004, 05:36 PM

MAP torch. Works everytime. Everytime.

Posted by: Cloudbuster Dec 4 2004, 05:36 PM

Use the largest craftsman screwdrive and BFH.

Stripped bolt removers work well too.
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?BV_UseBVCookie=Yes&vertical=TOOL&pid=00952166000

Posted by: Racer Chris Dec 4 2004, 05:36 PM

Try tightening them just a little before loosening them. This often breaks the corrosion bond and makes it easier to remove them. The same applies to brake line fittings.

Posted by: rdauenhauer Dec 4 2004, 05:37 PM

Very carefully

Posted by: vsg914 Dec 4 2004, 05:41 PM

I use a 1/2" drive, hand held impact screwdriver with the largest tip I can get in the screw. It too, works everytime. Like Chris said, try tightening it first.

Posted by: URY914 Dec 4 2004, 05:46 PM

I have a big ass screwdriver that has a hex section on the shaft right under the handle. I think it is made by SK Tools. You can put a box end wrench on it and really put some force behind it.

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Posted by: morgan Dec 4 2004, 06:10 PM

YA, Be carefull how you say cheese heads Wisconsin you know!!!

JOHN

Posted by: Dave-O Dec 4 2004, 06:56 PM

Who said cheeseheads!!

GO PACK GO!


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Posted by: Doug Leggins Dec 4 2004, 07:06 PM

Impact screwdriver works pretty well.

I also like a 3/8" drive screwdriver tool that I have. Can get alot of torque easy with this tool and a 3/8" ratchet.


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Posted by: tracks914 Dec 4 2004, 07:32 PM

This is the best way to get them off. Tightening first only breaks the head off too many times. Heat damages wires and rubber. Impact screwdrivers are a must for any workshop and only cost about $10.

Posted by: Dave_Darling Dec 6 2004, 12:09 AM

Just make sure the tip is the correct size for the slot in the screw.

The only screwdriver that I could find with a tip that was the right size was the largest one that my local Sears stocked. It's a really big mother... Not easy to use in the 914's engine bay, but not so bad when the engine is out.

I replaced all the engine tin screws that I could with Allen-head screws. Much easier to install and remove!!

--DD

Posted by: Kevin@ojai.net Dec 6 2004, 04:05 AM

The progression of tools...

1st - box wrench
2nd - vice grips
3rd - smoke wrench


-Kevin

Posted by: ClayPerrine Dec 6 2004, 07:42 AM

Capt'n Crusty says that you will DIE because you didn't put the right screws back in the engine tin!!!!

Posted by: jwalters Dec 6 2004, 08:03 AM

The absolutely easiest and safest way of breaking the corrosion hold on any fastener is to whack it in the middle a couple of times with a hammer and drift--the shockwaves break-up all that is holding the fastener in.

I never use a impact, for over five years now--got damn tire of drilling and easy-outing, re-tapping,,etc.

In your case, your big-ass screwdiver is the drift.....good luck>>>