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The M5 csk screw for one my rear idlers has been totally stripped what advice can you give my, will I just purchase one of those kits that take out stripped screws.

This happened this morning the right idle was sticking so when trying to adjust it the screw was tight hence the stripped head which is now a larger round hole. Advice would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers Allan

Is this the screw which fits into the dished washer on the end of the idler axle ?

I've never had much luck with the "EasyOut" type devices, but I have had success with using left hand drills in a drill press. A Makita type cordless drill would work. The heat and vibration tend to loosen the screw before too much material has been removed. Using a right hand drill would work to tighten the screw, so I would avoid that if at all possible.

Another alternative is to use a Dremel cutting disk and making a slot in the end of the screw and using a flat bladed screwdriver on it.

When I was removing the screws from the chassis rails of a halftrack, I drilled a couple of small indentations into the head, then used a punch to bash the screw round until I could grip it with some pliers. Somewhat primitive but it worked.


Adrian.

Adrian

it is indeed the screw! This was the first time off the bench but what happened was the tension nut on the right come out and the idler wheel also sticks, the screw is tight. I will tried the Dremel or I might drill 2 shallow holes put a allen key in then and try and turn I just need a little purchase just to crack it, then I will put the washer behind the end cap as per the instructions if idler keeps sticking.

Many Thanks for you advice and response. Will let you know of outcome.

Sorted! The issue is the part cpo117 or end cap it just binds to he idle shaft, once off I put the M5 washer behind it and the M5 screw tightens up nicely and give the idler wheel a smooth run. Phew!

Cheers Allan

PS: Until next time!

Glad you got it sorted

This can be a sign that the bearings have not been fully inserted into the idler, so when CP0117 is tightened down, the bearings are put under enough compression load that they lock up.

Adrian