beta_basher Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 iv got 2 rounded of screw heads on my carb float boal, i got 2 out but 2 are badly rounded off, anyone know how to get them out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james111089 Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 pliers, mole grips? James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twhy Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Hammer and a puch or there is a tool that is very simular to a drill bit that works really well dont know what its called (screw extractor bits maybe) sell them in the DIY, set of three. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorpa3 Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Hacksaw accross the head to create a new slot suitable for a flat head screw driver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
husky Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 If all the abve posts don't succeed,drill the heads off the screws with a drill bit 1mm bigger than the thread diameter.With the heads off,remove float bowl and unsrew the bolts.They will come out easily.thers no pressure on them with the heads removed.Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beta_basher Posted January 25, 2006 Author Share Posted January 25, 2006 hacksaw worked , cheers mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neonsurge Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 And don't forget to replace the cross-heads with stainless allen socket cap bolts! Makes life much easier in the future... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beta_basher Posted January 26, 2006 Author Share Posted January 26, 2006 anyone know where iv can get them from Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukeo Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 local diy/tools store Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktmsprocket Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 I use stainless cap head screws from marine suppliers for some of these jobs, but remember, that cap head screws hold dirt....so if the screw is in a place that collects muck and needs to be worked on....normal slot screws or bolts are better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin j Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 a dab of grease or silicone in the allen socket keeps the dirt out. And unlike a philips screw, you can still get the allen screws out later. kcj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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