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misteroldskool · 07-11-2009, 07:37 PM

i have a 1969 z50 along with 3 spare motors and im having ALOT of trouble unscrewing any of the screws from them (block, head and tranny case screws). a few i end up having do use an old trick my dad thought me to get the screws loose but unfortunately it completely ruins the screw head. any of you have any better tricks to get them loose, im really tired of having to order new screws all the time

dirttrackin280h · 07-11-2009, 08:27 PM

Impact wrench

misteroldskool · 07-11-2009, 08:40 PM

i think that would be a little too much horse power for those small screws

slimbo · 07-11-2009, 08:50 PM

i think he means one that you hit with a hammer. i use one like that and a chisel with a hammer......

dirtbkr188 · 07-11-2009, 08:52 PM

You're thinking of an impact gun, which is air operated. dirttrackin280h is referring to a hand-held impact driver, which uses the energy from the hammer to transfer it to the screw, and loosens it.

yadihonda · 07-12-2009, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dirtbkr188

You're thinking of an impact gun, which is air operated. dirttrackin280h is referring to a hand-held impact driver, which uses the energy from the hammer to transfer it to the screw, and loosens it.

+1 ..... I purchased one specifically for the case bolts/screws at Harbor Freight - cheap and works perfectly.

firepower354 · 07-12-2009, 09:01 AM

A full set of TB polished allen-heads is $15, and work great unless you're doing a resto. A couple bucks more for the other odd fasteners, and you can have a spiffy-looking mill.

07-11-2009, 07:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
misteroldskool PM Newbie Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ventura CA Posts: 38	trouble unscrewing i have a 1969 z50 along with 3 spare motors and im having ALOT of trouble unscrewing any of the screws from them (block, head and tranny case screws). a few i end up having do use an old trick my dad thought me to get the screws loose but unfortunately it completely ruins the screw head. any of you have any better tricks to get them loose, im really tired of having to order new screws all the time

07-11-2009, 08:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
dirttrackin280h 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Oakley, California Posts: 1,008	Re: trouble unscrewing Impact wrench

07-11-2009, 08:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
misteroldskool PM Newbie Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ventura CA Posts: 38	Re: trouble unscrewing i think that would be a little too much horse power for those small screws

07-11-2009, 08:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
slimbo 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: etters, pa Posts: 251 My Mood:	Re: trouble unscrewing i think he means one that you hit with a hammer. i use one like that and a chisel with a hammer......

07-11-2009, 08:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
dirtbkr188 3rd Gear Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,971	Re: trouble unscrewing You're thinking of an impact gun, which is air operated. dirttrackin280h is referring to a hand-held impact driver, which uses the energy from the hammer to transfer it to the screw, and loosens it.

07-12-2009, 09:01 AM	#7 (permalink)
firepower354 Advertiser Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Flint MI Posts: 10,989 My Mood:	Re: trouble unscrewing A full set of TB polished allen-heads is $15, and work great unless you're doing a resto. A couple bucks more for the other odd fasteners, and you can have a spiffy-looking mill. __________________ If it has my name on it I did it;) FirepowerMinis.com Custom FPM parts and engines. Parts and service for all makes. Honda Trail Bikes parts and accessories. Pitster/Piranha/Thumpstar bikes, parts, engines and accessories.

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