I have been thinking about sliding my stock plate forward. I took a look at the AFC housing... focusing on getting that round bolt head out of there.<br>The rounded bolt head (I believe its called a knock-off bolt?) is rather difficult to get to.<br>It is under the injection lines and in a corner.<br><br>I was wondering if any of you have any tricks to getting that bolt out of there?<br><br>What methods have you used?<br>Tips?<br>Tricks?<br><br>Photos would also be nice...<br><br>Thanks<br>Rich.

 

CMNS PWR used a homemade tool that Shovelhead made to cut a flathead screwdriver notch in the top of my break off screw.<br><br>Since then I've had it out several times with a screwdriver. Would like to replace all of them with Allen heads though [undecided]

 

This is how to get at the plate...everything worked for me doing it this way...the break off screw can be a pain if you dont get it to move the first time using the torx bit and a hand impact tool <br><br>http://www.tstproducts.com/power_install.html

 

I've heard of using a really small chisel, but on my budget I used an old screwdriver. I made a screw slot in the head of the bolt. When I thought it was close enuf I tapped on the top of a good screwdriver while trying to back out the screw. While my slot was off center it still came out. I still have it in, but tomorrow I gotta go to NAPA and they have the allen head screws to fit it. Then I might post again with the size they are if that helps.

 

Ok.. <br>That is kind of how I plan to do this as well. I figure I put a slot across the head of the bolt, then unscrew it.<br><br>However, on my truck, there are two injection lines (Steel tubes) that run very close to the bolt head. I dont know what to use to make that slot.<br>Perhaps a chisel might work. <br>I am going to try to get at it this weekend.<br><br>Thanks for the info!<br><br>Rich

 

OK I got the bolts(screws). The short ones (right side)are 6mm/1.00 thread pitch/20mm long. The long ones (left side for shutoff sol. bracket)are the same except 25mm long. It looks cool having the allen heads on there.