[jammer45u]

^^this! Usually works

Hasn't failed me yet

 

[jammer45u]

You haven't been fukin' around with that screw for a week have you?
Just wack it with a hammer driver and be done with it.

 

[jammer45u]

I only just got the T27 impact bits in the post mid-week, and I work all day. Prolly give it a whack this Sunday. There's 6 screws. Four are in good shape, one is a bit gnarly and the 6th will be a problem coz some dumbass has already had a T25 in it and minced it somewhat.

The impact driver should help a new bit driven into the relatively soft screw grab that stripped head. Let us know how it goes.

 

[jammer45u]

Was that an air or hammer driver?

 

[jammer45u]

YEP..........hammer type. I have an air driven "rattle gun" but it is rated too high and I'm sure it would have jumped out because there is no axial force, only torque.

Damn.... you'd think force from the hammer would drive that bit deep into the screw to avoid slipping like that.

 

[jammer45u]

Wasn't there one of those yellow icons eating crow? :laugh:

No $hit. Crow or hat, I could have used one.
Drill next?

Edit - Just my way, I put drilling and tapping off till I've exhausted everything else. I'd probably try hammering an oversized bit in there first, it that didn't work I'd cut a slot and try a large straight bit. Add heat.

If they don't work, then I'd drill. But again, that's just me.

 

[jammer45u]

None of the others gave him problems, I doubt loctite on just one screw. Maybe cross thread, can't tell by pic if the head is flush with cover, but I imagine it's just a case of too tight, butter soft fastener head and maybe a little dissimilar metal action.

If drill is necessary I like TT's advice on left hand drill. I've used them in the past with success. But by now my patience would have been long gone and I doubt the OP has a 1/4 left hand bit laying around. Waiting for one to come in the "post" wouldn't fit my mood.

I commend the OP on his patience.

 

[jammer45u]

All of the 6 screws are stuck. One was butchered by the owner(s) before me and I have butchered one with my efforts. Not going to butcher them all. I'm exercising patience because right now the bike can still be ridden. The moment I drill the head off I'm committed and will not be able to shift the bike without a trailer. Still pondering my next move.

I thought it was just one. All being stuck does lead to thinking red loctite was used.

It's not a big deal to pull the cover. When you're ready to commit time for the fix I'd suggest pulling it and following Therms advice. If that doesn't work then your only recourse is to drill as TT suggests.

Edit - as TT says, Left handed bit and press if available, that last ditch effort just may pull what remains of the fastener.

 

[jammer45u]

Did you get the little bastards out?