[R-390] Gear Clamp - stripped screw?

[Mark Richards]

Has anyone ever encountered a gear clamp cap screw that appears to be
stripped such that the spline wrench does not grip properly?  This is in
a particularly difficult area to get at - this is the large gear that to
the right of the turns counter and the clamp is in a very tight space
between the gear and the next panel.  I am considering blasting - but
would like to get some opinions and suggestions before I do something
drastic.  Anyone have any suggestions??  Is it possible to chisel away
the nut?


For the group's information, I just received a beautiful set of spline
wrenches made by Xcelite (ordered through Techni-Tool
(www.techni-tool.com).  The part number is 99Ps60.  Also, found a set
made by GC #5028 Hex and Spline Wrench kit - that has the exact size for
the R390.  The Xcelite kit is professional grade.  The GC is cheaper and
are only small right-angle steel tools.


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