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Re: [Spridgets] half shaft retainer

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Subject: Re: [Spridgets] half shaft retainer
From: Mike Rivers <beatlemikey@yahoo.com>
Date: Sun, 10 Jun 2007 09:40:37 -0700 (PDT)
I use a #3 screwdriver bit with mine and it works
fine.

Mike Rivers
1961 MG Midget 1275 Sebring


--- derf <derf247@gmail.com> wrote:

> OK, there is a difference.  But, I contend that you
> can use a Phillips
> screwdriver on them.  Also, even if you do use the
> "correct" driver,
> it will "invariably destroy the screw head" after
> 10-12 torquings, or
> sooner if you apply too much torque.
> You can certainly get more torque on a Posidrive,
> but the application
> stated doesn't need so much torque.  I generally
> cheat on removal of
> those things anyway and use a 3/8" impact wrench
> with the "proper"
> tip.
> I didn't want to start an argument on this but I
> don't want people to
> think they have to go hunting for a special
> screwdriver if they just
> want to do a brake job.  The two Posidrive screws
> just keep the seals
> in place when you remove the wheel and brake drum
> and the one just
> keeps the brake drum in place if you remove the
> wheel.  Once the lugs
> are tightened the Posidrives aren't critical and
> aren't even useful
> until you remove the wheel.
> If you're a fastener snob then you'll want to
> replace them with Torx
> drive screws anyway.  Do they make a 1/4-28 flat
> head TorX?  Isn't
> that a 1/4-28 screw?
> Cheers,
> Derf
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