Butterfly Screws

wally · Posted: September 13, 2009, 4:20 pm Post subject: Butterfly Screws

I’ve seen a few posts about removing Bugged butterfly screws
What’s the best & easiest way to do this Bitch of a job?

blue900 · Posted: September 13, 2009, 11:54 pm Post subject: Re: Butterfly Screws

I just did the seals in mine though no buggered screws here. I did used my new screw drivers, I just bought some new ones. One of the best things I've done in a while, the old ones where thrash. I didn't realize how bad till i got new ones. I did work the ends of the new ones a bit with my file to get them to fit good in the Philips screws heads.
the other ends of the screws are punched so they can't come out.
I used my new screw driver carefully fitted and pushed down firm and they came right out I would try that before the drill.
Sorry no fun. I wish you well.
I ordered new screws thinking I would need them put I didn't use them.

wally · Posted: September 14, 2009, 3:35 am Post subject: Re: Butterfly Screws

Got the little buggers out with this wonder tool
Thanks

wally · Posted: September 14, 2009, 4:35 pm Post subject: Re: Butterfly Screws

Ha

I wonder, on the pic of my carbs on the left shaft there is a circlip then a plastic type washer that holds the shaft in place, this washer is broken I was wondering if this washer could be replaced with a copper washers
Any advice Please

xsleo · Posted: September 15, 2009, 3:32 am Post subject: Re: Butterfly Screws

I have found that if you hold the butteryflys open and file the end of the screws flush with the shaft they come out easier. The screws are flattened a bit to keep them from falling out, With the flattened part filed off they come right out. Just replace them or use lock tight on them when reinstalled.

weekendrider · Posted: September 15, 2009, 11:14 am Post subject: Re: Butterfly Screws

wally,
The plastic washer is just a spacer washer isn't it? Replaced with anything the same thickness should be ok.

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