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Some idiot wrecked my Firepower!

By MrFancy

3 years ago


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#7 3 years ago
Quoted from MrFancy:

Thanks guys. I made that idiot re-solder the wires into the right places, and I'm going to get that fuse once I figure out what else I need to order. On that note, I've got a Xenon that needs a flipper rebuild... how the hell are you supposed to get those Allen bolts out? It's a smaller size than usual, and the two Allen wrenches I have that fit it I stripped out pretty quickly. I also tried verbal threats, which were unsuccessful.

Either the bolt head was stripped already or you are using the wrong size wrench. It should never be loose in the bolt. Even if it’s a shitty wrench it should break in half before stripping. The wrench should barely fit in and feel real tight(no wiggle room no matter which way you move the wrench). If the wrench moves one way and not the other the bolt is stripped out. Check the bolt head make sure no dirt is down in it. It is also easy to get confused if the bolt head is not straight up facing you. You will be wrenching the wrong way. Never be so sure someone did not put a metic bolt in a standard bolt hole. I take bolts out every day at my job changing out fixtures and tooling inserts on cnc’s.

#9 3 years ago

Use a pick first. Then q tip or tooth pick. Yes I know I have nasty finger nails(needs to be cleaned and trimmed).

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#10 3 years ago

Using a small pipe for leverage. Be careful do not tighten the wrong way!!!!

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#11 3 years ago

Have a bolt stuck in hole and cannot get it out. No magnet tool? No problem thread tape to the rescue!

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#12 3 years ago

Tread tape will also help a little if the bolt head is stripped out. Don’t get me started on using easy outs the right way! Any ways I hope this helps. Happy bolting.

#16 3 years ago
Quoted from BrianBannon:

Wouldn't it be easier to break it free with a t-handle or hex bit socket?

Why not take a airplane to work? This is simple solution with tools on hand. Might help someone out? Might give them some idea with what they have to work with? These are simple solutions to a problem without spending a dime. Just my thing.

#21 3 years ago
Quoted from Lhyrgoif:

Ok I can be wrong about this but I guess IKEA wrenches are metric based (like everything in Europe) while pinball screws 'n stuff are inch based, so you wont get a nice snug fit without the proper wrenches. Good that idiot repairman got the screw out in the end

Standard is annoying. We should switch to all metric. I guess we have to them tool sales.

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