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Stripped DIN Screw?

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EaStCoAsT14
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Okay, somehow in my PX12 Jib Ti's, I have managed to strip the head of the screw that controls the DIN setting in the heel piece. This means that there are no threads on top for a screwdriver to lock into and tighten, and I can't get the setting past a 9.5. The good part is there are threads still there so i can loosen it and get the part out if i need too. Anyone think Look would make a replacement part for this, or is this even possible to replace?
Mar 24 2011 12:32AM
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Pipe_Munky
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not possible to replace unless you replace the entire heel piece.

you should have used a posi driver bit instead of a phillips head to adjust it
Mar 24 2011 9:24AM
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alexg1687
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On that binding you should be able to use an allen key. Check just outside the thread...it should be a hexagonal (or similar) shape.
Mar 24 2011 10:07AM
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LC.
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8mm hex key, or Philips 3, not a Pozi 3. Engage the heelpiece before you turn it, it'll be easier and you can lean into it too to keep the driver in place.
Mar 24 2011 10:47AM
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monkatizer
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just weld a small screwdriver to uit
Mar 24 2011 12:09PM
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Mt_Baker_Man
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this. lol.
Mar 24 2011 1:19PM
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EaStCoAsT14
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ok thanks for the help guys
Mar 24 2011 2:48PM
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Mr-conutco
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Mine was like this too on my PX's i just used an allen wrench to get it and it worked amazingly!
Mar 24 2011 3:43PM
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