eaglescout526 Posted August 31, 2019 Posted August 31, 2019 What the hell?! Sincerely, A loyal fan. Seriously though. All I really want to do is install AC and I run into stupid crap like this. How did I end up with a screw facing straight up to the windshield? All I can say is that I may need a new heater vent.
Minuit Posted August 31, 2019 Posted August 31, 2019 I hate that stupid, worthless, dirty, rotten, good for nothing friggin' defrost panel SO MUCH. Not only are the screws a pain in the @$$, but it's a real party to remove non-destructively once you eventually get the damn screws out.
eaglescout526 Posted August 31, 2019 Author Posted August 31, 2019 If my father and I don't figure something out, I'm gonna go ape on it.
Dzimm Posted August 31, 2019 Posted August 31, 2019 Would a socket style Philips bit with a swivel and extension work? May need a third hand to keep pressure where it's needed.
Dzimm Posted August 31, 2019 Posted August 31, 2019 Otherwise try some needle nose vise grips since it's sticking out a bit.
eaglescout526 Posted August 31, 2019 Author Posted August 31, 2019 Just now, Dzimm said: Would a socket style Philips bit with a swivel and extension work? May need a third hand to keep pressure where it's needed. Tell you the truth, I have no idea. Tomorrow I'm gonna run to home depot and get a 1/4 inch swivel and hope for the best. I'll have to try the needle nose pliers if the swivel fails. Guess its a good thing my dad did interior for minitrucks back in the day
Strokermjcomanche Posted August 31, 2019 Posted August 31, 2019 I have a flex shaft screwdriver that I use for those philips screws , works like a dream . I
Strokermjcomanche Posted August 31, 2019 Posted August 31, 2019 Something like this .. https://www.google.com/shopping/product/13286896467558344800?q=flex+shaft+phillips+screwdriver&client=safari&hl=en-us&biw=375&bih=559&tbs=vw:l,ss:44&prmd=sivn&prds=epd:14550712870063922774,paur:ClkAsKraXxLpbz0a-N7RIRURl2Y9Kmrn-tExtAQolCLORW05XIss17FopnRf_wKFARlrcpr1aIZNL9B2mG3ffbOScfITH7uFZmwzrCNzUj8OK0i6pdTA3O2XTRIZAFPVH72W0VJJb6Wj6VPPw2J1vESys2w_jw,cdl:1,prmr:1,cs:1
eaglescout526 Posted August 31, 2019 Author Posted August 31, 2019 I like it! I have a few different options now. Thanks guys!
DirtyComanche Posted August 31, 2019 Posted August 31, 2019 Since every helicopter ever built features many inaccessible screws, I have a collection of options. The most basic is a wobble bit, which allows some 20 degrees of misalignment. It can then be put in a bit holder and turned with a ratchet if there's no space for the screwdriver. If that doesn't work the braided wire style flexible extension is an option. If there's no space for that, sometimes an extremely low profile thumb driver can get the job done. Failing that the shallowest bit in a 80, 90, or 100 degree bit ratchet is a possibility. If nothing else I twist them out with Cobra pliers. Or break $#!&. Sometimes it just comes down to breaking $#!&.
coheed Posted August 31, 2019 Posted August 31, 2019 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Skewdriver-Angled-Screwdriver-Spec-Tools-/131816366843 I've had one of these skewdrivers for probably a decade now and it's never let me down. Makes stuff like this so simple.
500 MJ Posted August 31, 2019 Posted August 31, 2019 I’ve taken those screws out and not re- installed them to totally negate the issue. Have not noticed a difference with them out.
krustyballer16 Posted August 31, 2019 Posted August 31, 2019 I use one of these. Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk
TexanEliminator Posted August 31, 2019 Posted August 31, 2019 I do something similar to the post above but with a 1/4” ratchet wrench and Phillips bit.
krustyballer16 Posted August 31, 2019 Posted August 31, 2019 I do something similar to the post above but with a 1/4” ratchet wrench and Phillips bit. That's what I used too until I broke my ratchet wrench. So I got a purpose built ratchet lol. Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk
eaglescout526 Posted August 31, 2019 Author Posted August 31, 2019 Well we got it out. Used a nubby screw driver and a pair of vice clamps and a phillips bit and we got the damn thing out.
yxmj Posted September 2, 2019 Posted September 2, 2019 For future reference....a normal hex tip for a screw gun or multi tip screwdriver is 1/4" drive.....so if you have just a tip.....a 1/4" wrench and 1" of electrical tape.....done deal
dasbulliwagen Posted September 3, 2019 Posted September 3, 2019 Use a bigger phillips screwdriver, and punch a hole through the glass right above the screw, then just seal it up with clear silicone! (NO PLEASE don't!)
eaglescout526 Posted September 3, 2019 Author Posted September 3, 2019 4 minutes ago, dasbulliwagen said: Use a bigger phillips screwdriver, and punch a hole through the glass right above the screw, then just seal it up with clear silicone! (NO PLEASE don't!) Lol I thought about that. But I also thought about calling safelite. But I’ll have to use the method above your post in the future
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