Stripped limit screw
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Stripped limit screw
I have an old mountain bike with a shimano Deore LX front derraileuer with a stripped limit screw,Any advice on 1.how to remove and2.How to replace??
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If the part has a stripped screw and you are not able to figure out how to remove the screw then I'm fairly certain that you do not poses the skills and/or tools to make the repair yourself. Sorry if that offends. Beyond that if you are an intrepid individual there are literally tons of youtubes that show visually in exciting detail how to....
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I've seen people use the terminology in both contexts.
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And given the low cost of a new/used ft der how much time is this repair worth? Andy
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If the part has a stripped screw and you are not able to figure out how to remove the screw then I'm fairly certain that you do not poses the skills and/or tools to make the repair yourself. Sorry if that offends. Beyond that if you are an intrepid individual there are literally tons of youtubes that show visually in exciting detail how to....
How about trying to help rather than postig an arrogant response ?
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If enough of the bolt head is exposed, try pliers. If it's in deep, tall the head with something small to try to create an edge for a smaller screwdriver. Otherwise you can try to drill it out. As for replacing, take out the other one and try to find a match.
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Can you clarify what got stripped? Did the screws threads get damaged, such that you can turn the limit screw and the screw does not move. Or is the head of the screw damaged such that you can no longer fit a screwdriver blade into it?
I've seen people use the terminology in both contexts.
I've seen people use the terminology in both contexts.
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kGiven the proximity to the tube I think it will be hard to get the right angle with a drill.Pliers are not an option.I think I'll go with a new deralilleur.
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If the part has a stripped screw and you are not able to figure out how to remove the screw then I'm fairly certain that you do not poses the skills and/or tools to make the repair yourself. Sorry if that offends. Beyond that if you are an intrepid individual there are literally tons of youtubes that show visually in exciting detail how to....
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Well folks I just ordered an identical derailleur on ebay for $9.00!Includes postage.Despite the impression some less mannered people on this post had I did do my research and extractor tools alone cost more than that and You-tube clips didn't seem to be relevant due to the space limitations of my situation.Thank you all for your help!!
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Yeah bicycling with the club today that occurred to me!I think my age is catching up with me.Anyway it's more trouble than it's worth and the replacement is on its way.Thanks for the input,
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Glad my suggestion was helpful after all. But as someone else followed up with why was the head stripped? Was it that a poor fitting screwdriver used in a damaging manor? Or that the screw's threads were becoming, was already, frozen in the der body? I suspect the latter. Given the der's location WRT the rear tire's tossing off water (and I'll bet the bike has no fenders) and that lubing der limit screw threads is about as far down the maintenance list as it gets.
Once the old der is removed I suggest playing with tit and finding out whether the screws are still turnable., or not. Drip a drop of lube, I like TriFlow for this type of thing, on the new der's screws and run the in and out a few turns before finalizing the adjustment. Repeat this every year. Oh, and make sure the rear der's screws are also lubed and that the screwdriver fits solidly too. Andy
Once the old der is removed I suggest playing with tit and finding out whether the screws are still turnable., or not. Drip a drop of lube, I like TriFlow for this type of thing, on the new der's screws and run the in and out a few turns before finalizing the adjustment. Repeat this every year. Oh, and make sure the rear der's screws are also lubed and that the screwdriver fits solidly too. Andy
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With the right tools, I for instance have them, it would be an easy repair. Some of the old bolt should be sticking out, so use pliars and remove it. Then retap to a larger size an put in a new screw.
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I didn't know there was a difference!!The bike was used when I bought it and the head was not good from the beginning.I usually used a flat head to turn it.Updateerailleur I bought had the wrong clamp size and the correct one is on it's way for much more money.
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Hard to believe you couldn't get a pair of needle nose pliers in there to extract and replace the screw.
But sometimes stuff just wears out. Finding a replacement screw was probably going to be a bigger challenge than sourcing a replacement derailleur. Unless you are like me and never throw anything out.
But sometimes stuff just wears out. Finding a replacement screw was probably going to be a bigger challenge than sourcing a replacement derailleur. Unless you are like me and never throw anything out.