Taketheflame
Super Member
Hey all,
In the middle of trying to change the belts on my Akai GX-F80 (seller claimed it was "turn key", but it isn't working properly - the old belts are worn for starters), and unforuntately, I've come across one of the worst situations possible with disassembly....
That bolt just above/to the right of the right reel? (that holds the backing plate in place). Whoever took this thing apart last time stripped the bolt head (thankfully the other bolt that's already removed is ok and I was able to get another one). I've tried the following to get it out...
- Using various substances (paper towel, duct tape, etc.) between the bolt head and screwdriver for additional grip/filling the space).
- Needle nosed pilers on the head w/material for help w/grip.
- Using a serrated drill bit designed for removing stripped head bolts.
- Sticking a screwdriver w/liquid nails in the bolt head and letting it set.
None of these have worked. Obviously, this isn't a scenario where the blunt force methods (heat, hammers, etc. are really applicable, as I certainly don't want to destroy the plate/damage the deck to get it out...
Anybody got any ideas? I'm pretty close to giving up and having a tech remove it..(don't want to keep making multiple hardware store trips and blowing money on tools that don't/won't work).
In the middle of trying to change the belts on my Akai GX-F80 (seller claimed it was "turn key", but it isn't working properly - the old belts are worn for starters), and unforuntately, I've come across one of the worst situations possible with disassembly....
That bolt just above/to the right of the right reel? (that holds the backing plate in place). Whoever took this thing apart last time stripped the bolt head (thankfully the other bolt that's already removed is ok and I was able to get another one). I've tried the following to get it out...
- Using various substances (paper towel, duct tape, etc.) between the bolt head and screwdriver for additional grip/filling the space).
- Needle nosed pilers on the head w/material for help w/grip.
- Using a serrated drill bit designed for removing stripped head bolts.
- Sticking a screwdriver w/liquid nails in the bolt head and letting it set.
None of these have worked. Obviously, this isn't a scenario where the blunt force methods (heat, hammers, etc. are really applicable, as I certainly don't want to destroy the plate/damage the deck to get it out...
Anybody got any ideas? I'm pretty close to giving up and having a tech remove it..(don't want to keep making multiple hardware store trips and blowing money on tools that don't/won't work).