More tools/wrenches???

[aatauses]

Hi everyone,
Well, I thought I had enough tools/wrenches to build an airplane, However I have run into a problem. We have a BH 3670. I need to replace the hinges on the cargo door near the propane tanks. The bolts that connect the hinge to the Rv are no problem (typical size) , but the screws that connect the hinge to the door is a different issue. I do not have anything that will fit the head of the screw. I have tried torx sizes, phillips, etc and nothing will fit it secure enough to turn them out. Looking for some help and what type I need and where to get it?
thanks
currently in Surprise, AZ

 

[recumbent615]

Is it a square head? if it is it will most likely be a #10

 

[Gary521]

Its a #2 square

 

[recumbent615]

Its a #2 square

It's late - I need to go to bed - of course it's a #2 - let's see a #10 would be like a 1/2 ratchet ... But square head only goes up to a #3.

 

[caissiel]

Robertson #2 as we say in Canada.


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[jimtoo]

It's probably one that could not make up it's mind what it wanted to be...phillips or square drive...

 

[caissiel]

On the Philips/robertson screws on our units its a chalenge using the Philips screw driver. Better use the square/robertson for better grip.

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[priorguy]

Canadian translation for Roberson screws and drivers.

#0 yellow #4 screws
#1 green #6 screws
#2 red #8-10 screws
#3 black #12+ screws


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[boatto5er]

Mine are definitely #2 Square Head. Most hardware stores sell square head sets and most xx-piece tool kits have them in them also.

 

[aatauses]

Thanks for the reply, I tried a square head and it will not get a good grip. These screws need a bit with 8 points---torx has 6 and square has 4??? I also checked the other doors and they all have the same screws on the door side of the hinge??
thanks
al

 

[jnbhobe]

A four point square should work in an eight point socket, unless they have been stripped.

 

[Silverado23]

Which screw type is it?

 

[porthole]

These screws need a bit with 8 points---torx has 6 and square has 4???

Sounds like an industry standard for RV's, 8 point screw that a #2 square drive will fit.
If the #2 square doesn't work, perhaps it has been buggered up and you need plan B, an expensive, hard to find 8 point square drive bit, or plan C, Vice grips.



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[recumbent615]

You can get the 8 point bits at HD - for your screw gun/driver...

http://www.homedepot.com/p/FastenMa...Pack-FMSPIDER3-2PK/202268260?N=5yc1vZc248Z64d

Hope that helps - I have not found any of these on my Rig ( or I have and just used the Square #2 )

Kevin

 

[porthole]

You can get the 8 point bits at HD - for your screw gun/driver...

http://www.homedepot.com/p/FastenMa...Pack-FMSPIDER3-2PK/202268260?N=5yc1vZc248Z64d

Hope that helps - I have not found any of these on my Rig ( or I have and just used the Square #2 )

Kevin

Best I can tell Kevin, those are the bits for the deck screws and will not work on the screws mentioned in this post.

 

[whp4262]

One thing you might try that I used to do with buggered up phillips screws on airplanes is pack the head with some scouring powder like Bon Ami. It helps the screwdriver get a better grip.