Can't open OS 32 SX-H head

[Ben Zickel]

I'm trying to open the head screws of an OS 32 SX-H with no success.

This is the second time I've opened the head and the first time wasn't too
successful either
(I eventually cut the head together with the screws).

This is very frustrating...any suggestions?

It almost seems like OS wants you to replace the engine by using those damn
tiny allan screws,
instead of some other more robust screws (maybe square or triangular
ones..??).

Thx,
Ben

[Chuck W]

"Ben Zickel" <benz@rafael.co.il> wrote in message
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> I'm trying to open the head screws of an OS 32 SX-H with no success.
>
> This is the second time I've opened the head and the first time wasn't too
> successful either
> (I eventually cut the head together with the screws).
>
> This is very frustrating...any suggestions?
>
> It almost seems like OS wants you to replace the engine by using those
damn
> tiny allan screws,
> instead of some other more robust screws (maybe square or triangular
> ones..??).
>
> Thx,
> Ben
>
>
>

I've resorted to using an oversized easy-out on allen heads before. Works
well for removing the bolt, but scraps it completely.

-Chuck W

[Ben Zickel]

What's an "easy-out"?

I'm gonna need a description or picture in order to find it down here.

Thx,
Ben

"Chuck W" <cwiley101@comcast.spamdeath.net> wrote in message
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>
> "Ben Zickel" <benz@rafael.co.il> wrote in message
> news:newscache$uvnidh$bln$1@lnews.actcom.co.il...
> > I'm trying to open the head screws of an OS 32 SX-H with no success.
> >
> > This is the second time I've opened the head and the first time wasn't
too
> > successful either
> > (I eventually cut the head together with the screws).
> >
> > This is very frustrating...any suggestions?
> >
> > It almost seems like OS wants you to replace the engine by using those
> damn
> > tiny allan screws,
> > instead of some other more robust screws (maybe square or triangular
> > ones..??).
> >
> > Thx,
> > Ben
> >
> >
> >
>
> I've resorted to using an oversized easy-out on allen heads before. Works
> well for removing the bolt, but scraps it completely.
>
> -Chuck W
>
>

[Chuck W]

Basically, they are bits for a drill that are threaded with a very low
pitch, and in the wrong direction. Their purpose is to remove bolts that
won't come out or have sheared off. You can drill a hole into the bolt,
then put an easy-out into the hole. When you put the drill in reverse, the
easy-out bites into the bolt and backs in out. Since hex head bolts already
have a nice hole on top, no drilling is necessary. But, like I said, the
bolt is garbage once done.
You can get a set in just about any hardware store.

-Chuck W

"Ben Zickel" <benz@rafael.co.il> wrote in message
news:newscache$l5ajdh$xmo$1@lnews.actcom.co.il...
> What's an "easy-out"?
>
> I'm gonna need a description or picture in order to find it down here.
>
> Thx,
> Ben
>
> "Chuck W" <cwiley101@comcast.spamdeath.net> wrote in message
> news:nKqdndzoca2H6gKjXTWcow@comcast.com...
> >
> > "Ben Zickel" <benz@rafael.co.il> wrote in message
> > news:newscache$uvnidh$bln$1@lnews.actcom.co.il...
> > > I'm trying to open the head screws of an OS 32 SX-H with no success.
> > >
> > > This is the second time I've opened the head and the first time wasn't
> too
> > > successful either
> > > (I eventually cut the head together with the screws).
> > >
> > > This is very frustrating...any suggestions?
> > >
> > > It almost seems like OS wants you to replace the engine by using those
> > damn
> > > tiny allan screws,
> > > instead of some other more robust screws (maybe square or triangular
> > > ones..??).
> > >
> > > Thx,
> > > Ben
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> > I've resorted to using an oversized easy-out on allen heads before.
Works
> > well for removing the bolt, but scraps it completely.
> >
> > -Chuck W
> >
> >
>
>

[Thilo Domsdorf]

Hi Ben,
Ben Zickel wrote:

> What's an "easy-out"?
>
> I'm gonna need a description or picture in order to find it down here.


Probably this website might give you an idea:
http://www.rennsteig.com/Katalog/04/03/p.html

I hope, that the "screw extractor" meets the "easy out",
at least in function..

Greetings,
Thilo

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[David AMA40795 / KC5UH]

Here's the real 'easy out' styled remover.....

http://www.tools-plus.com/han53402.html

David

On Fri, 18 Apr 2003 21:13:17 +0200, Thilo Domsdorf
<thilo_domsdorf@NOSPAM.gmx.de> wrote:

>Hi Ben,
>Ben Zickel wrote:
>
>> What's an "easy-out"?
>>
>> I'm gonna need a description or picture in order to find it down here.
>
>
>Probably this website might give you an idea:
>http://www.rennsteig.com/Katalog/04/03/p.html
>
>I hope, that the "screw extractor" meets the "easy out",
>at least in function..
>
>Greetings,
>Thilo
>
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