mobiltec
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Post by mobiltec on Jun 3, 2014 15:59:26 GMT -8
Hi, My entire Wildcat was put together with those clutch head screws. I bought the last package of drivers available in South East Michigan last summer. An option I found by mistake is that the drill end of the grab extractor will remove them. (Lowe's) If you look close the end is almost the same butterfly shape as the clutch screw head. I bought the tool to use as intended, but found that when I tried to drill into the screw it came right out. Cheri Great tip Cheri!
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Post by bigbill on Jun 3, 2014 16:16:30 GMT -8
Cheri Clutch head bits should be available at any good tool or hardware store, If not individually try looking in the small bit sets.
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Post by cheri on Jun 3, 2014 16:56:11 GMT -8
The only place I could find the clutch head drivers was at an auto parts store. When I found the first set, I called every auto parts store in our area with no luck. I checked all the local hardware, lumber and big box stores too. They don't even come as part of a set. You can find them on line, so I believe they may be available somewhere. It's kind of sad that they have fallen out of favor because they don't seem to strip out, and they look good. I'm replacing with phillips head screws, and I'm almost done removing all the clutch heads, so I doubt I'll need another. While I am having fun working on my trailer, I don't think I will be doing this again soon. Cheri
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Post by bigbill on Jun 4, 2014 4:56:46 GMT -8
Many of the sets that contain all type of bits like torx, phillips, straight, and allen also contain clutch head drivers.
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Post by mobiltec on Jun 4, 2014 5:38:52 GMT -8
Many of the sets that contain all type of bits like torx, phillips, straight, and allen also contain clutch head drivers. That's a good thing to know Bill. I think I will look for a set like that.
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Post by real550A on Jun 28, 2014 7:35:41 GMT -8
I'm such a cheapskate, I used a Dremel tool to cut the two opposing "ears" off a torx bit to make a clutch head bit. It worked like a charm, and I've removed every screw from the BeeLine with them. (two sizes) I'm going to rebuild using Robertson head screws, so won't need these bits until I tear down the next one. Clutch head socket sets are available on ebay also, in 1/4 and 3/8 drive.
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Post by danrhodes on Aug 29, 2014 20:55:16 GMT -8
Window assembly needs to be removed, then you will be able to see what your working on better. Make sure you pry off the two inside covers that go between the center and the small outer windows to gain access to the center screws/nuts. Make sure you replace the screens while you have it all apart. The only screen material you want to use is actual galvanized steel screen (or maybe copper or bronze if your bucks up, LOL). Fiberglass and aluminum screen will not work on the early windows. You can buy steel screen from VTS, or McMaster Carr. Any reason why modern screen doesn't work? Is it a thickness thing that can be fixed with larger spline?
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Post by vikx on Aug 29, 2014 22:03:56 GMT -8
The screen has to *bend* around the lip on the old Hehr windows. Originally, there wasn't a spline at all. VTS sells a cool offset screen tool to seat the metal screening. I have used spline to help hold screen in place on Hehrs, but it usually isn't necessary.
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Post by John Palmer on Aug 29, 2014 22:25:53 GMT -8
Window assembly needs to be removed, then you will be able to see what your working on better. Make sure you pry off the two inside covers that go between the center and the small outer windows to gain access to the center screws/nuts. Make sure you replace the screens while you have it all apart. The only screen material you want to use is actual galvanized steel screen (or maybe copper or bronze if your bucks up, LOL). Fiberglass and aluminum screen will not work on the early windows. You can buy steel screen from VTS, or McMaster Carr. Any reason why modern screen doesn't work? Is it a thickness thing that can be fixed with larger spline? As Vikx already said. Modern fiberglass and aluminum screen material will only work with a spline installed.
Early Hehr frames are not made for this spline. You must use a (galvanized) steel screen that will hold the bend to stay tight.
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