zx14fan
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posted October 28, 2009 11:05 PM
Jis screwdriver and flys
I have heard on this site that the best screw driver for fly removal is the jis made in japan.Im wondering does anyone know what size screwdriver that project takes? I have a six foot tall box and no js screw drivers though i know about them.I would like to order that particular size if i could get the info Thanks for advice.
  
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faz
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posted October 28, 2009 11:17 PM
You don't actually need a JIS screwdriver for the job... I searched and searched and couldn't find one readily available in my area.
Just get a brand new #2 philips screw driver, one that is 8" long (blade). Also get a blow torch. Here is what I used:
Get the tip of the screw driver hot enough so it starts to glow. Put it on the screw and keep it there for 45 seconds to a minute. Do not turn it no matter how tempted you are. After a minute, while pressing down on it with the palm of your hand at its end, start turning it with your left hand and the screws will turn with no problem.
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MJ
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posted October 28, 2009 11:49 PM
A soldering iron held on the screws for a minute or more also works extremely well. Mine came out so easy the screws weren't even marked.
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BobC
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posted October 29, 2009 12:36 AM
I would advise against heating the screwdriver tip "so it starts to glow" you could alter the temper of the metal.
Mine came out cold but I did buy a new screwdriver especially for the job.
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Bluebyyou
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posted October 29, 2009 03:05 AM
No heat or pounding is necessary, no really. I used an old plumbing trick: First tighten the screw slightly just until this breaks the threadlock then they all back right out. You have nothing to lose if you somehow stripped the head while tightening it will not effect removal bite.
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Superman T
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posted October 29, 2009 03:58 AM
"Klien" screw driver(#2). You should be able to purchase at your local Lowes or Home Depot
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zxbob
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posted October 29, 2009 04:11 AM
quote:
A soldering iron held on the screws for a minute or more also works extremely well. Mine came out so easy the screws weren't even marked.
+ 1
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kawasakijockey
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posted October 29, 2009 04:37 AM
quote:
"Klien" screw driver(#2). You should be able to purchase at your local Lowes or Home Depot
Klein #2 FTW. Just a downward steady twisting pressure pops them loose.
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eklipse636
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posted October 29, 2009 04:59 AM
i agree with NOT heating the tip of the screwdriver. im sure it would make the screwdriver brittle. i didnt do anything to mine. just turned them with some serious pressure on the screw, and tada!
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INTIMIDA2OR
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posted October 29, 2009 08:22 AM
I've only used a #2 screwdriver wit no failures just a couple troublesome screws.
The only problems I ever have are the last screw always seems to be the one that gives the hardest fight lol!
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dcjens
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posted October 29, 2009 08:34 AM
quote:
"Klien" screw driver(#2). You should be able to purchase at your local Lowes or Home Depot
+1 on the klein I charged up the tip with a speaker magnet so the loose screw stays put on the screwdriver.
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gilberjj
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posted October 29, 2009 07:59 PM
New screwdriver, and I put a lighter to the screwdriver for about a minute, then put it onto the screws. Worked great
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reynoldss
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posted October 30, 2009 02:59 AM
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A soldering iron held on the screws for a minute or more also works extremely well. Mine came out so easy the screws weren't even marked.
This is what I did on my 06-07 and I'm getting ready to do it on my 09.
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