I think I'm screwed

[shane_desselle]

Was was trying to adjust the af on the vmax I just got when I noticed that the screw on the front right carb is completely stripped out. WTF am i supposed to do now? Is there a chance that i might be able to get it out with an easy out? I hope i don't end up having to buy a new carb bc I can't afford it.

 

[blaxmax]

I cut a slot in the top with a tiny needle like bit that came with my handheld dremel.
I just went left and right horizontally on top of the screw making a slot for a standard screwdriver.

 

[shane_desselle]

Maybe I'll try that. I don't have a dremel but i have a friend that does. yhanks for the advice. I hope i can getbit out. Any idea where i can get a new screw? That screw is pretty deep in that orifice. Was is real hard to get to?

 

[blaxmax]

I tried an easeout first on the same screw but it is HELL to get a centered hole drilled. I had another a/f screw and took note of how far to drill down. It is further than you would think and i would suggest the dremel cutting the slot if you have one. Then use a q-tip with a shot of wd40 to clean after you have cut the slot and before you back the screw out.
Good luck.

 

[blaxmax]

Maybe I'll try that. I don't have a dremel but i have a friend that does. yhanks for the advice. I hope i can getbit out. Any idea where i can get a new screw? That screw is pretty deep in that orifice. Was is real hard to get to?

dannymax--pm him

 

[blaxmax]

Maybe I'll try that. I don't have a dremel but i have a friend that does. yhanks for the advice. I hope i can getbit out. Any idea where i can get a new screw? That screw is pretty deep in that orifice. Was is real hard to get to?

Not wit this set of bits- I used the bit on the far left
http://www.ebay.com/itm/20-Piece-Di...883?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d42d190d3

 

[blaxmax]

And this dremel
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Variable-Sp...307?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item41843d805b

 

[blaxmax]

If you still have the bit in use reverse on the drill if it is reversible.

 

[CaptainKyle]

I have a special made jig a machinest friend made me that lets me get a bit perfectly centered. I usually start with it & then work to a bigger bit some times they back out sometimes they don't . If they don't I keep working up to a bigger bit until I can get just the head drilled off . It can get a little tricky. if you go to deep you mess up the threads. I have taps for that to but some times your out of luck period if you mess them up.

 

[robmac]

Bond a piece of rod onto the screw head and gently turn it out..

 

[shane_desselle]

Thanks everyone. I'll keep everyone posted when i get around to trying it out. Hopefully i won't screw it up worse than it already is.

 

[davesax36]

Send them to Danny or Sean if things get crazy.

 

[marsmax85]

Also soak it with weasel piss (pb blaster wd -40 ) let it penetrate for a bit .. Good luck