I have made at least 3 serious attempts to remove the VST screw from my BF225 and have failed miserable
each time. The VST screw is recesssed behind a support frame that holds an aluminum fuel line so it’s not
easy to get at. I have made several trips to hardware stores to buy; a long (~7”) thin screw driver, an
impact driver hand tool and PB Blaster. I have also bought a replacement VST screw.
On the last attempt, I used PB Blaster and soaked the screw for about 3 hours. I used the impact driver
hand tool with a 7/8” socket to which the screwdriver handle fit perfectly. When I struck the impact driver
with a hammer, the screwdriver turned slightly (with torque), but the screw would not budge and now the head is stripped.
There's gasoline in the VST, so I’m thinking applying heat would not be a good idea. I’ve also bought a
screw extraction kit, but I haven’t quite figured out how I’m going to get the drill bit and extraction
tool to reach the stripped screw.
Any other ideas on how to get this screw out?
each time. The VST screw is recesssed behind a support frame that holds an aluminum fuel line so it’s not
easy to get at. I have made several trips to hardware stores to buy; a long (~7”) thin screw driver, an
impact driver hand tool and PB Blaster. I have also bought a replacement VST screw.
On the last attempt, I used PB Blaster and soaked the screw for about 3 hours. I used the impact driver
hand tool with a 7/8” socket to which the screwdriver handle fit perfectly. When I struck the impact driver
with a hammer, the screwdriver turned slightly (with torque), but the screw would not budge and now the head is stripped.
There's gasoline in the VST, so I’m thinking applying heat would not be a good idea. I’ve also bought a
screw extraction kit, but I haven’t quite figured out how I’m going to get the drill bit and extraction
tool to reach the stripped screw.
Any other ideas on how to get this screw out?