Stripped Allen Head....???

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#11

10-01-2008 | 08:03 AM

FXSTDSE2

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My original was a 40 and the replacement is a 30. I don't know if it is a different part # or the dealer sold me an aftermarket one but in either case it was a Torx.

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10-01-2008 | 08:08 AM

roofer

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Go to sears they have some easy out type deals that go over the head of the bolt and has some teeth that grab it and you can back it out. I stripped a bolt that held my starter on and it took it right out I'll post a pic of them

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10-01-2008 | 08:22 AM

roofer

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He's a pic of what I used its a little blurry but you should get the idea

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#14

10-01-2008 | 08:39 AM

FolsomPrisonBlues

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If you have a Dremmel use the cutting blade and cut straight across the top so you can fit a regular head screwdriver and unscrew it. This works for me every time.

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10-01-2008 | 09:14 AM

dhoward

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mjunk1

Be real careful with the cutting a slot thing, that can actually make matters worse. If it stays stuck even after the Torx suggestions, you might try putting a small bolt inside thhe whole and JB Welding it in there. Then after it dries good you could turn the bolt to extract it.

JB weld or tack weld another bolt to it.

#16

10-01-2008 | 06:25 PM

Streets of Fire

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Torx didn't work.. Metric didnt work.. I bought a screw remover from the hardware store for $5 and it took it right out.

THanks for everyone's input.