Trying to remove Engine Head, ball head alan broke and is stuck in set screw..

[rbmaxxbasher]

what happened there... as it looks, is that it very slightly stripped the allen head in one direction, just twist it the other direction and it should come out.

 

[redhatman]

neither the screw or allen was stripped... Thats why it is so tough to get out. It is a very good fit in there.

 

[Diver6127]

Meaning, you probably used the wrong size.

 

[redhatman]

what do you use? I use a standard 2.5 mm alan.

 

[rbmaxxbasher]

What brand? MIP makes a really good one. see if it has much wear, if it's a regular allen head, then grind it down a bit to give it a fresh tip.

 

[redhatman]

it was an offbrand that I bought at a local hardware store. It is called ToolShop. It was like $2 for a set of ball end allens.

I have tried loosening the end of the allan, but it wont budge. What are my other options as far as ruining the screw, and then replacing it? Thanks
-Pat (redhatman)

 

[Sandho]

Dental tools and lubrication.
Pick at it and lightly tap on it. It'll come loose eventually.