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    #16
    Originally posted by RichDesmond View Post

    And I'll disagree with Nessism on grinding the tip of Phillips. That does help, but it's still not as good as a real JIS tip. On stuck screws that difference can matter.
    I never advocated grinding a phillips head screwdriver, my comment is about Sarvicious's request for slot screwdrivers. More specifically, the pilot jets and pilot screws have slots that can strip out if the blade screwdriver being used doesn't fit the slot tightly. I'm unaware of any off the shelf screwdriver that will fit the slot of these screws tightly, so custom griding is almost a requirement.
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      #17
      Originally posted by Nessism View Post
      I never advocated grinding a phillips head screwdriver, my comment is about Sarvicious's request for slot screwdrivers. More specifically, the pilot jets and pilot screws have slots that can strip out if the blade screwdriver being used doesn't fit the slot tightly. I'm unaware of any off the shelf screwdriver that will fit the slot of these screws tightly, so custom griding is almost a requirement.
      Ahh, sorry, I misunderstood. Agree with that 100%.
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        #18
        As far as slotted screwdrivers, "gunsmithing" screwdrivers are a term to look for; they're high quality, hollow ground, strong, and come in a wide assortment of sizes, many in the straight blade configuration needed, rather than the woodworking type that get wider above the tip and won't go down into holes.

        That said, when working on carburetors I just get out all my slotted screwdrivers and keep trying until I find the one that fits correctly. I have a cheap generic multi-shank screwdriver that for some reason has been the winner several times. I think I stole it from my Dad when I was 18 or so.
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          #19
          Originally posted by Sarcvicious View Post
          Two questions-
          anyone have an Amazon link to JIS screwdrivers? I’m finding sets but they’re all + heads when I need slotted for the carbs.

          other than Amazon, can anyone recommend a brand? I’m tired of waiting on parts and I’m not sure if a local auto place or home improvement store would have these
          I'd recommend this set:




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            #20

            Same set i bought and am happy with the purchase.
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              #21
              Vessel and you'll never be unhappy

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                #22
                Dang, $15 ea. for screwdrivers, I never imagined there were screwdrivers that expensive.
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                  #23
                  Originally posted by rphillips View Post
                  Dang, $15 ea. for screwdrivers, I never imagined there were screwdrivers that expensive.
                  It’s not 1979 anymore.
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                    #24
                    That's a nice set! Includes bottle opener.

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                    my opinion shouldn't be taken as gospel or in any way that would lead you to believe otherwise (30Sep2021)
                    Originally posted by GSXR7ED
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                      #25
                      Bottle opener??, dang it ain't 1979 anymore
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                        #26
                        Originally posted by rphillips View Post
                        Bottle opener??, dang it ain't 1979 anymore
                        If you drink good beer, you need a bottle opener. Ain't no twist tops on the good stuff.
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                          #27
                          Originally posted by Baatfam View Post
                          If you drink good beer, you need a bottle opener. Ain't no twist tops on the good stuff.
                          True that!

                          I mean, that is a fact. lol

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                          my opinion shouldn't be taken as gospel or in any way that would lead you to believe otherwise (30Sep2021)
                          Originally posted by GSXR7ED
                          Forums are pretty much unrecognizable conversations; simply because it's a smorgasbord of feedback...from people we don't know. It's not too difficult to ignore the things that need to be bypassed.

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                            #28
                            I live a pretty sheltered life, thought all bottles had twist-off's & screwdrivers $15 per set, not ea...Yep 1979 was a long time ago.
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