naughtyG
Well-Known Member
It's all about using the right Philips screw driver for the screw. I believe these are #1, possibly #2. If there's any play at all between the driver and the screw, you're using the wrong bit and you will strip it.
When they're stuck, you need two things:
- something that will penetrate and lubricate, such as PB Blaster
- an impact driver, but as noted, you gotta be careful to support the carb properly in something soft like wood, if you break a carb body you're well screwed!
If all fails, then use a visegrip to get them out, or as a last resort, a center punch and small hammer - hit the side of the screw to loosen it.
Also, a lot of us replace all these crappy philips screws with Allen heads while we're there - it really helps if you ever have to get in there again! Just make sure to get stainless steel so they doesn't rust.
When they're stuck, you need two things:
- something that will penetrate and lubricate, such as PB Blaster
- an impact driver, but as noted, you gotta be careful to support the carb properly in something soft like wood, if you break a carb body you're well screwed!
If all fails, then use a visegrip to get them out, or as a last resort, a center punch and small hammer - hit the side of the screw to loosen it.
Also, a lot of us replace all these crappy philips screws with Allen heads while we're there - it really helps if you ever have to get in there again! Just make sure to get stainless steel so they doesn't rust.