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A small bit of butyl windshield sealer works well too.
 
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I am surprised that nobody pointed out the reason or purpose of Philips ...

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https://www.justbrits.com/pozi/pozidriv.html

and "One Good Turn: A Natural History of the Screwdriver & the Screw" by Witold Rybczynski, Simon & Schuster, 2000- is more interesting than you might think.... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/yesnod.gif
 
You guys are fantastic!!! Here I thought I knew everything about tools. Now I have an excuse to go to the tool store again. Thanks.
 
Jack, I tried to find the correct bit for the hinges on my '77 B and found a number 4 in a 3/8" drive from sears that fit perfectly that I was able to remove the hinges without bending an ear on any one of the fasteners. They were torqued down and it took some muscle (had to get help on that part) But Tony has the right tool for the job. I would suggest "The right tool for the Job" /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/lol.gif
 
A Posi bit in an impact driver, a "smart" whack with a BFH and just about EVERY door hinge screw I've ever attacked has surrendered in one or two blows. Can't recall the last time it didn't work. I DO presoak 'em for a day with PB Blaster as well, though.

EDIT: And all reassembly of same is done with a touch of Anti-Seize on the threads.
 
Yep, next time I am in Fort Walton a stop at Sears for pozi bits is in the offing.
 
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Ken - A bit of bees wax on the tip of the phillips screwdriver keeps the screw on in place while getting it started.
Cheers,

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I use valve lapping compound which is also good for gripping the screwhead upon removal, as well.

My local Sears only had the #1 - #3 bit set so I'm off to 'da web to find the elusive #4 - doors gotta go and the bits I have don't fit in any sockets for my impact hammer /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif
 
yep, picked up two sets from sears, no #4 and they 1/4 inch drive, kind of scares me. I need some heavy ones in my bag. Like 3/8 anyway so I can put em on an impact wrench.
 
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Like 3/8 anyway so I can put em on an impact wrench.

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I have 3/8" drive ones Like this, guys!

I would NOT use w/air impact tho!!

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Ed
 
Ahh, so they are out there, are you saying Ed that you sell these?
 
I'm with Ed. NO air driven screwdrivers!. It'll just slip and wallow out the head. Hand impact driver to loosen 'em then hand tools. Snug 'em down again by hand too.
 
Well Doc, that was what I was trying to say, hand impact driver.
 
Good, Jack. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsup.gif I think this was brought up some time back, as well.
 
Course I am just putting them in now, no more impact, just hand tight.
 
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