twizzle Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 How do i undo this sezed screw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David_LLAMA4x4 Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 How do i undo this sezed screw Get a fairly blunt cold chisel or punch, rest it against the one side of the one end of the slot ( does that make sense ) and tap it round to start to unscrew it... Once you have cracked it free with the chisel go back to a big flat screwdriver David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Hancock Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 How do i undo this sezed screw The answer above. Spelling is 'siezed' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nige90 Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 Impact driver ? Failing that the aforementioned chisel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbarton Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 Before trying to knock it round, place a drift on the head of the screw and give it an almighty clout, as though you were trying to knock it further in. The shock may free it up. Soak it with penetrating oil and if you get it moving slightly drift it anti-clockwise & clockwise. Trying to unscrew it in one go could cause it to jam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbarton Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 The answer above. Spelling is 'siezed' actual it's "SEIZED" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 I've had to chip the whole head of the screw off before and then remove the remains with a pair of mole grips. It only holds the drum in place while the wheel is off, so it doesn't matter that much if you don't use it. Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Hancock Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 actual it's "SEIZED" This bl@@gy dislexic key board again, so that will teach me to check before hitting the post button. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbarton Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 This bl@@gy dislexic key board again, so that will teach me to check before hitting the post button. should that be bl@@dy dyslexic keyboard ?? guess who got a dixonary last Christmas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 dixonary Oh dear - dictionary (some of us are educated) Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbarton Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 Oh dear - dictionary (some of us are educated) Les. I went to a very good school, it was approved! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twizzle Posted July 21, 2007 Author Share Posted July 21, 2007 I went to a very good school, it was approved! Ididn't thaats y my spelling is like it is.......OK TTWWIIZZZZLLEE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One4adventure Posted July 22, 2007 Share Posted July 22, 2007 How do i undo this sezed screw Apply as much force as you can with a screwdriver while your apprentice gives the drum a couple of whacks with a hammer, Don't hit it too hard but just enough to shift the rust. good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreeSheds Posted July 22, 2007 Share Posted July 22, 2007 My vote goes with two days of penetrating oil followed by a lump hammer on a decent impact driver - but here's a tip that has worked for me that nobody has mentioned yet: Sometimes I have found that if you set the impact driver to tighten and give it a good-un it will crack the rust without further damaging the head in the undo direction, after which it's easy. Failing all of the above methods I once drilled the head off one of these and got away with it... Best of luck with it TwoSheds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Spot Posted July 22, 2007 Share Posted July 22, 2007 More importantly, dont forget the copper slip when fitting the new screw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shinais Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 Is that screw really necessary? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 It only holds the drum in place while the wheel is off, so it's not vital that it's fitted. Even on modern day cars these crews are fitted and do the same thing - refuse to come undone. Once the wheel is refitted there is no problem. Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twizzle Posted July 27, 2007 Author Share Posted July 27, 2007 It only holds the drum in place while the wheel is off, so it's not vital that it's fitted. Even on modern day cars these crews are fitted and do the same thing - refuse to come undone. Once the wheel is refitted there is no problem.Les. THANKS for the help try them when i get home wont be putting new in TWIZZLE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02GF74 Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 the slot looks a bit chewed up. try to improve it by using a small punch to hammer it back into shape and/or a dremel to cut it a bit deeper. then as have been said, use an impact driver* set in undo mode and a big hammer. * not one from machione mart that lasted about 2 whacks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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