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| | | | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 89 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2006 Posts: 89 | I realize that this has probably been covered - but - the search brings up thousands of results....So - where can I get a GOOD set of bits (or drivers) for these clutch head bolts? | | | | | Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 236 DLBrooks | | DLBrooks Joined: Jun 2016 Posts: 236 | try Amazon -- quality may be differentiated by pricing --usually 4 bit size kits | | | | | Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 5,199 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 5,199 | Napa also sells good tools. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,440 Bolter | | Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,440 | Second Joe H. 
Martin
'62 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed (Restomod in progress)
'47 Chevy 3100 5 Window (long term project)
‘65 Chevy Biscayne (Emily)
‘39 Dodge Business Coupe (Clarence)
“I fought the law and the law won" now I are a retired one!
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| | | | | Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 592 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 592 | I bought a set on eBay for about $10 that I am very happy with. I bought ones that fit into a 3/8" ratchet and are about 3" long. The end that goes into the ratchet is knurled, so it makes it easy to snug or loosen with your fingers when the bolts are loose.
I learned a tip from another 'bolter that I'll pass along. If you buy a set as described above and run into a frozen clutch head screw or bolt, use a hand impact driver to get it out. These are the impact drivers that you whack with a hammer. It was a great tip and it usually works. Much better than my old technique of cutting slot with a Dremel to fit a large flat screwdriver blade into the head.
Matt | | | | | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,377 Ex Hall Monitor | | Ex Hall Monitor Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,377 | I've found that if the screw isn't rusted in place a regular slot head screwdriver works just fine.
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| | | | | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 80 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 80 | I purchased a set on Amazon for around $20. They came in a set of four different sizes. They worked well for my purpose.
| | | | | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,061 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,061 | I have to remove my front door hinges and will use this technique. I will probably use some heat as well
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1952 1-ton Comml. W/Grain Body
| | | | | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 89 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2006 Posts: 89 | Ok, thanks! The nearest NAPA is about 60 miles away, so that's not an option! Probably go the "Amazon" route....What sizes do I need? I DO know one thing - when I get them out, they're gonna be replaced with a REAL bolt! | | | | | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 | You can buy them in the regular screwdriver handle format or to be used with a 3/8 ratchet. I think I bought mine from one of the truck part vendors. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,440 Bolter | | Bolter Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 7,440 | Dachshund, after you get them out don't throw them away. There are people out there who want them for originality.
Martin
'62 Chevy C-10 Stepside Shortbed (Restomod in progress)
'47 Chevy 3100 5 Window (long term project)
‘65 Chevy Biscayne (Emily)
‘39 Dodge Business Coupe (Clarence)
“I fought the law and the law won" now I are a retired one!
Support those brave men/women who stand the "Thin Blue Line"! Hug a cop!
USAF 1965-1969 Weather Observation Tech (I got paid to look at the clouds)
| | | | | Joined: Jul 2016 Posts: 196 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2016 Posts: 196 | just type clutch head bolts on ebay, I got mine there
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