Alright so i got my flywheel off today and went to takr off the stator screws but they wont budge at all. What can i do to get then off without stripping them?
Stator Screws
- Thread starter nboldman
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you need an impact screwdriver with a large phillips tip in it, #3 tip i believe
then get the stainless allen head screw set for the whole bottom end...case halves, stator, and side covers,
from ebay, vito's or ken oconnor racing
if ya don't need the case halve screws right now, you'll have them for future use
i got my 2 sets from snyder motorsports, but i think ken has them now for cheaper
then get the stainless allen head screw set for the whole bottom end...case halves, stator, and side covers,
from ebay, vito's or ken oconnor racing
if ya don't need the case halve screws right now, you'll have them for future use
i got my 2 sets from snyder motorsports, but i think ken has them now for cheaper
Well i dont have one of theimpact screw drivers so heres another thing that ive gotta get thats going to put my build on hold.
the heads are stripped, or the threads in the case halve ?
gonna need to try some E-Z Outs if just the phillips heads........
$9
http://www.harborfreight.com/12-piece-screw-extractor-set-40349.html
Believe it or not, if you're planning on splitting the case halves anyway, you're better off to dremel the heads off of the screws and remove the case half. Once the right side half is lifted clear of the left side, the studs are quite long and hanging out allowing a VERY good grip with a pair of vise grips. Also, you can much more easily throw some heat on the threads and get penetrating lubricant into the threads with the right case half pulled completely off.
Didnt plan on splitting the cases just remove the old bad stator and put on the new good stator.
Take a good ,small , sharp cold chisel cold chisel. Start by going straight at the screw in line with what is left of the cross on the screw, as if trying to make a straight slot. Then continue slot aroung to side of screw. After you get a slot on side of head, start tapping in CCW direction. When you get the straight slot made you can try a straight screwdriver. The striking of making the slot should be enough to jar it loose, much the same as impact driver.
As to WD40, couldn't pay me to use it. Not worth a crap in this or most any use X(. There are far better products out there. PB Blaster in this case.
Reason for these screws sticking is the corrosion process between alum and the steel screws. X(
As to WD40, couldn't pay me to use it. Not worth a crap in this or most any use X(. There are far better products out there. PB Blaster in this case.
Reason for these screws sticking is the corrosion process between alum and the steel screws. X(
i'll add.........
some anit-sieze on the new ones will prevent this in the future
SIDENOTE:
antiseiz is good for this, but dont use it on anything that moves (brake calipers) as it is an abrasive...use hightemp brake grease
antiseiz is good for this, but dont use it on anything that moves (brake calipers) as it is an abrasive...use hightemp brake grease
