broke off screw head HELP!!!

[TwiZtiD25]

Somehow I broke off the screw head that holds the clutchbell on. This happend on the stock savage engine. I didnt even tighten it down hard, and it just popped off :OMG: Any help on getting this out would be great.

 

[cozea]

the only way to fix it is to get a hammer and start pound....out:cheerful: :classic:

 

[RaCinJason399]

hammer? why use that when u can use a tiny drill bit and drill in a little then hope it sticks and put it in reverse and it should some out.

How much of the screw threads are showing? any?

 

[Çh®i§tiªñ]

The craftsmen 'screw out' bits work great for screws like that one. 10-20 bucks will get you the kit you need and you can use it on more than just your R.C..

 

[TwiZtiD25]

its broken off flush w/ the crankshaft

 

[RaCinJason399]

yeah then just try and drill it out.

but use a little drill bit so it dont rune the threads.

 

[TwiZtiD25]

looks like a trip to Depot 2morrow, thanks for the replies

 

[Çh®i§tiªñ]

Be VERY careful on drilling out that screw. You dont want to warp/crack/strip the crank. Id stick with the 'screw out' by craftsmen. It is a tap/drill bit all in one.

 

[RobH]

also drilling it (a clockwise motion) may screw it in even harder.

Just do like Çh®i§tiªñ said and buy an easy out or screw out bit to remove it.

 

[TwiZtiD25]

thanks 4 all the help. If I end up breaking the crank shaft, guess I'll have to get the picco .26:yes:

 

[HumboldtBlazer]

Originally posted by Çh®i§tiªñ
The craftsmen 'screw out' bits work great for screws like that one. 10-20 bucks will get you the kit you need and you can use it on more than just your R.C..

Thankx Christian I am headed to Sears for my lunch break. I have a couple of these badboys I need to address. Nothing as serious as my clutchbell though

 

[Çh®i§tiªñ]

No problem. Let us know how it works out.

-Chris

 

[TwiZtiD25]

UPDATE... I was using the easy out and everything was cool, I started to see the screw starting to back out, then it happend, the easy out bit broke off inside of the shaft along with the screw!!! So I said F#@* it and ordered me the Picco .26:mobile: Believe it or not but it was my girlfriends idea!!! can't argue with that:yes: Also I called HPI and they said to send the engine to them and they would fix it (not expecting that). So needless to say today is a great day!!!

 

[Çh®i§tiªñ]

And hey, take in that bit and they will replace it for free too!

First I've heard of one breaking but its a craftsmen.....

 

[SilentHunterKellen]

What are you gonna do with the .21BB engine if it gets fixed?
[move]-Kellen[/move]

 

[TwiZtiD25]

I'm probably gonna sell it to help pay for the Picco .26. Interested??