How to back out this screw...?

[icleancarpetz]

shaft to the360i.
This screw has been a sunamagun to take out...Any ideas?

 

[FredC]

ez out?

 

[FredC]

edit: if you aren't familiar with them watch a few youtube vids of extractions before you start

 

[Newman]

Before the not so easy out, try slotting it with a die grinder and using an impact tool

 

[Ron K]

Before anything put new screws back in the other holes if you can replace with allen head screws that would be better. Drill a small dia hole on the outside dia of screw head. Use ball peen hammer and a hardened screw driver placed in the
hole to gently tap the screw out. Think of it as taking hammer and screw driver to tap the hand of a clock backwards. Go slow.
This is a kinder gentler "Neuman" method and may work better because there doesn't seen to be much clearance to get an impact drill straight on.

 

[steve_64]

Or drill and easy out

 

[Small town janitorial]

Reverse drill bit or the above options. The real answer is to use the righ size screwdriver in the first place or an impact with the right size bit. Wouldnt hurt to reinstall screws with an Allen or torx head to prevent the same thing in the future.

 

[Nomad74]

The extra hard way. Weld a bolt to the stripped head then unscrew as normal.

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But what the other guys said. You can get an ez out and or impact driver at harbor freight. When using an EZ-out first drill a small hole into the middle of the stripped head.

 

[Shane T]

By the looks of the threads in the other holes it is likely aluminum. That screw may not come out so drilling may be your only option. Be sure and use anti seize on new screws.

 

[hogjowl]

I’d just take it to my local machine shop

 

[Fat Mike]

i used to have same issues with challenger op machines. the counter weight assembly screws always boogered up from moisture and chems. drill a hole deep into screw shaft and use small easy out. start small diam first so you have room too work with it it fails.

once you get used too using easy outs only takes couple minutes use some wd40 while drilling

 

[Nomad74]

One of the most satisfying feelings in the world is when that EZ-out bit grabs a hold and backs the screw out.

 

[Fat Mike]

One of the most satisfying feelings in the world is when that EZ-out bit grabs a hold and backs the screw out.

when i first used one i broke the drill bit in the screw lol very un satisfying! hence the wd40 lol

 

[Nomad74]

when i first used one i broke the drill bit in the screw lol very un satisfying! hence the wd40 lol

Marty will never know such feelings.

 

[Old Coastie]

Using an impact driver on anything used wet can save grief. When you assemble it later, use a dab of grease.

 

[hogjowl]

I have an impact drive and several different sizes of ez outs. Years ago, I used them.

I’ve matured over the years.

 

[Old Coastie]

Have not have not!

 

[Small town janitorial]

I have an impact drive and several different sizes of ez outs. Years ago, I used them.

I’ve matured over the years.

I think you are confusing the word "maturing" with being lazy.

 

[hogjowl]

I’m a time manager

 

[bob vawter]

One of the most satisfying feelings in the world is when that EZ-out bit grabs a hold and backs the screw out.

One of the worst is when the EZ out snaps
In two....

 

[Mikey P]

Give Uri Geller a call

 

[Mrice]

Above suggestions are good. Sometimes it helps to put a torch on it. A couple times I've drilled out a small hole in the reamed out bolt head and driven an allen wrench into it, one that was just a little too big for the hole, then grabbed the right angle with the vice grips and cranked her out.

 

[bob vawter]

Do NOT heat the bolt itsef....as that will expand the bolt making it harder to back out....heat the surrounding area slightly and the bolt will come out way easier

 

[icleancarpetz]

Update:

Used a Grabit damaged screw bit. Sprayed liquid wrench on the screw. Waited anfew minutes. Slowly drilled the head, flipped the bit, slowly reversed it out. Took a few trys. Got’r done.

Thank you everyone for your suggestions.

 

[Nomad74]

Winner Winner Chicken Dinner

 

[dealtimeman]

If that wouldn’t have worked, I would grab the dremel and grind a slot into the head of the screw the us e the biggest flat head screw driver you have to toque it out.

 

[icleancarpetz]

That’s right

 

[icleancarpetz]

If that wouldn’t have worked, I would grab the dremel and grind a slot into the head of the screw the us e the biggest flat head screw driver you have to toque it out.

That’s right the dremel. Forgot about that tool. Carry it in the van. Thank you Chap!