The NEW Build Your Own Arcade Controls
Arcade Collecting => Restorations & repair => Topic started by: Mike A on July 23, 2022, 07:56:51 am
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Here is a trick I learned a long time ago from a friend of mine who was an auto mechanic.
My Indy 500 seat 1 stopped shifting gears. Everything seemed good down the line so I though the problem was a connection to the shifter itself.
3 machine screws came out just fine.
One screw is stripped and frozen.
It looks like someone tried to drill the screw at some point and gave up.
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=164992.0;attach=391404;image)
This is the quick and dirty method to remove the screw.
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=164992.0;attach=391405;image)
Grab a Dremel Tool.
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=164992.0;attach=391406;image)
Cut a slot in the screw head. Keep in mind that this will not work for screws that sit flush. You will destroy the panel they are mounted in.
(http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=164992.0;attach=391407;image)
Grab a big ass flat head screwdriver, spray the screw with some penetrating oil. Twist that ---maternal-smurf--- right out.
I realize that this is not some carefully guarded state secret. But there are people of all experience levels here.
Hopefully this will save someone a headache in the future.
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That's a good one.
Stripped fasteners really suck.
Only other option usually IS to drill it out- and that sucks even worse!
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Great tip! :cheers: