Removal of tamper bolt

[98Redlne]

How are you guys getting the tamper resistant bolt out on the plate that covers the diaphragm?

I don't have one of those special Torx wrenches with the hole in the center.

I was thinking of slotting it with a dremmel, but I don't want to screw up the bolt so that I need an extractor to get it out.

Is there a semi easy or generally accepted approach to this or is the brute force approach the best one.

 

[eatatjoz]

I broke the tit out of the center of the screw and used an allen wrench.
Not recommended, but it worked.

 

[gamorg02]

vice grips

 

[wingrider]

Agreed....a vise grip will take it off without to much trouble. You can then replace it with a regular head bolt. If you wanted to get the proper size tool, it's a T25. I picked mine up at a local Menards. I would guess any box home improvement store would have them.

 

[Rollie]

Agreed....a vise grip will take it off without to much trouble. You can then replace it with a regular head bolt. If you wanted to get the proper size tool, it's a T25. I picked mine up at a local Menards. I would guess any box home improvement store would have them.

My local " Ace " hardware store stocks 'em.

 

[Frosty72]

Vice grips three times.

 

[KJShover]

Make it 4 times, my needle nosed vise grips made short work of it.

 

[85 MAX-fan]

How are you guys getting the tamper resistant bolt out on the plate that covers the diaphragm?

I don't have one of those special Torx wrenches with the hole in the center.

I was thinking of slotting it with a dremmel, but I don't want to screw up the bolt so that I need an extractor to get it out.

Is there a semi easy or generally accepted approach to this or is the brute force approach the best one.

Seafom worked for me.

 

[m-cman]

If you have a regular Torx that fits, just break off the center extrusion with a screwdriver or other suitable tool. It pops off very easily with little force. It will be reusable also. However, I replaced all my screws with stainless steel allen head screws.

Harbor Freight makes a small impact driver set that works perfectly on smaller and more delicate parts. Normal impact drivers have been known to break expensive carb parts/tabs. (Part # 93481-0VGA - $5.95).

 

[dannymax]

All the above plus...as you first mentioned...Dremel a slot and use a flat blade screwdriver, that works well too.

Strongly suggest going to S/S allen head bolts tho, makes life much simpler. unk:

 

[one2dmax]

I used the vicegrip method for years but now have the tool (thanks Jeff). I did finally start stocking the chrome stainless bolts for the carb covers. Can't remember the price a the moment but want to say about $1.50 per bolt or so.

Sean

 

[98Redlne]

New stainless bolts are already in hand, I just didn't want to go at it without checking the collective wisdom.

The only place I could find the tamper resistant torx set was my local Sears Hardware. Unfortunately they only have a full set. I am not going to buy a full set to remove 4 bolts........maybe if I assembled public restrooms for a living, but not for 4 carb bolts.

Looks like that little center stud has a date with a screwdriver later today.

 

[Redbone]

I used a small punch and it just took a light tap or two to do the deed.

 

[gamorg02]

once i used vice grips, i also picked this up at one point:

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=93388

it was on sale for $2.99 when I did, well worth it.

 

[one2dmax]

That's the set I have. Works fine.
Sean