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What is the name of that screw driver with that is not a Phillips, but is somewhat similar. I remember seeing it somewhere on here, but can not remember where. I need to get some new tools and that is one on my list. It is pretty much LBC exclusive. Where can I find one also. Thanks.
 
Jnutz, it's called a Pozi-drive. It has four exrta little nubs, that are hard to see on the smaller screws, but they're there. They should be easy to find. GM switched to Pozi-drive screws a few years back. I've gotten them from Seven Enterprises, and bought a set from the MAC tool truck.
Jeff
 
Jnutz, got my pozidrive screwdrivers from pozidrive drivers. They have quality products and good prices.
 
They have some neat products... I never noticed those screws in the MG before!
 
<blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by aerog:
They have some neat products... I never noticed those screws in the MG before!<hr></blockquote>

Yea....real neat! And I never noticed them either...see, I learn something new every time I sign onto this site!
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Bruce
 
I haven't visited the pozidriver site yet, but do know that McMaster-Carr sells the screwdriver bits in Pozi-drive. Bought a package a couple of years ago.The difference in those screw heads is really evident if you look at the windscreen mounting screws on a Bugeye, or early Spridget. They take a #4 bit, so the heads are quite large, and you can easily see the extra indentations.
Jeff
 
nutz, a #1 through #4 set will cover anything you will ever run into on LBC's. And, frankly, you will seldom use the #1. A #2 is the most commonly used, just like a Phillips, for things like trim screws, headlamp screws, etc. A #3 would be for items such as door strikers, brake drums, and a #4 would be for things like windscreen screws, generator field coils, etc.
It's cheaper just to buy a set, than buy a couple of screwdrivers.
Jeff

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Jnutz,
Jeff is correct, I use the PZ2 for most of the screws and PZ3 for the door striker screws. You will be suprised how much better a pozidrive driver will get the old screws out without stripping them than a standard positive screwdriver(what the Japanise call a Phillips screwdriver). Mcmaster-carr as mentioned has good products as well as stainless plugs for the holes left in the head when removing the air rail.mcmaster-carr
 
Well I found a set that has 2 of each 1,2, and 3, but could not find any 4's. The deal also has all sorts of drill bits, aa hole saw, a flex-shaft, some sockets, and 37 screw driver bits. Made by black and decker. Wasn't too expensive either. Fancy case and all.
 
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