Tip for removing stuck screws

[stoinkythepig]

I was pulling the float bowls off a bank of carbs the other day and the phillips bowl screws were stuck. Rather than risk damaging the heads beyond repair, I immediatley stopped trying to loosen them and got out my trusty tube of Permatex valve lapping compound. A little of that on the tip of the screw driver and I was able to easily apply enough slip-free torque to get the screws out undamaged. Thought I'd share this technique I've been using for years. The lapping compound is readily available at any decent parts store.

[PinHead]

That is a great idea ! I am going to remember that one for sure, I have plenty of valve lapping compound around.

[Rye]

Originally posted by PinHead
That is a great idea ! I am going to remember that one for sure, I have plenty of ball lapping compound around.

Ed, you've finally come out of the closet. Good for you.

[scootertrash]

Sorry Ed. but it is pretty funny...

Oh ya...it is a good tip.

[PinHead]

[Stoneman]

HAHA!!! Ryan, you ROCK!

[Rye]

I rarely pick on Ed so I took a shot. XOXOXOXOX

[beet]

Originally posted by PinHead
That is a great idea ! I am going to remember that one for sure, I have plenty of valve lapping compound around.