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Old 02-15-2021, 09:07 PM   #1
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Broken screw for cab light

Hi guys

I was putting new cab lights on my 1979 gmc dually and one of the screws broke and I can’t get it out. I have tried to drill it out but no luck drilling through the screw. What should I do now? I mounted the lights but it won’t be good with one screw missing.
Any ideas?

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Old 02-15-2021, 10:51 PM   #2
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Re: Broken screw for cab light

Try a spring loaded punch.
To center punch a hole in the exact center of the screw.

Link for example of punch:https://www.harborfreight.com/spring...0bb1f1b09a1089

Then use a left handed drill to try to reverse the screw out.

Left handed drill set link:https://www.amazon.com/ATD-Tools-921...3443549&sr=8-5

Hopefully the left handed drill will grab the screw and pull it out for you.








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Old 02-16-2021, 09:38 PM   #3
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Re: Broken screw for cab light

Thanks....will try that.

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