View Full Version : How do I change the stupid counterweight on my PC?
TinLemon
06-27-2003, 09:08 PM
Ok... you seem like a nice enough crowd, so please don`t flame.
What tool do I need to remove the 5" counterweight from my PC so I can put the 6" one on???
Thanks! :confused:
JasonC8301
06-27-2003, 09:11 PM
Quoting Mmmph
The Coastal Tools deal is great. You`ll love the #18002 6" contour hook and loop pad that comes with the 7424. BTW that discount is just enough to pay for the T15 Torx driver needed to change counterweights.
In the following thread
http://www.autopia.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=24909
TinLemon
06-27-2003, 09:12 PM
Originally posted by JasonC8301
Quoting Mmmph
The Coastal Tools deal is great. You`ll love the #18002 6" contour hook and loop pad that comes with the 7424. BTW that discount is just enough to pay for the T15 Torx driver needed to change counterweights.
In the following thread
http://www.autopia.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=24909
Ok... I have the 6" hook and loop pad. Can I purchase the T15 Torx driver at any home depot?
JasonC8301
06-27-2003, 09:19 PM
They should. Home Depot is the does all in the tool corral. At least to me. So many tools. Ask a Home Depot customer service person.
TinLemon
06-27-2003, 09:26 PM
Originally posted by JasonC8301
They should. Home Depot is the does all in the tool corral. At least to me. So many tools. Ask a Home Depot customer service person.
I take that as a yes. :D :cool:
jessispop
06-27-2003, 10:54 PM
walmart would also have it probably in auto secion by headlamps
I would just buy a combination screwdriver or bit set with a T15 bit included. Then you don`t have this T15 screwdriver lying around that you`d need once every 10 years. :p
Just to note, one person has reported getting a PC with T20 screws though. Another reason to just get a set of bits instead.
TinLemon
06-28-2003, 06:15 AM
Originally posted by 4DSC
I would just buy a combination screwdriver or bit set with a T15 bit included. Then you don`t have this T15 screwdriver lying around that you`d need once every 10 years. :p
Just to note, one person has reported getting a PC with T20 screws though. Another reason to just get a set of bits instead.
Great advice... this will also greatly increase my chances of finding this thing.
It`s not hard to find a set of Torx drivers. Available at virtually any tool place/department like Target KMart, Sears, Farm King, TSC.....whatever is close to you.
Don`t worry about it, easily found at at home center with tools ...
Stupid counterweight??? Easy there, that`s a whole lot of anger...
TinLemon
06-28-2003, 08:24 AM
Originally posted by paco
Don`t worry about it, easily found at at home center with tools ...
Stupid counterweight??? Easy there, that`s a whole lot of anger...
Stupid = anger? :nono
More frusturation that I had to run out and get yet another tool for something so simple.
Mmmph
06-28-2003, 09:38 AM
Please note that my post regarding the Torx driver was in direct reference to the Coastal Tool deal that was offered. I offered that post because my 7424 came from Coastal Tool. The documentation that came with my 7424 said T15, and I used the T15 to change my counterweight.
The last line of text regarding the 7424 on Coastal Tool`s web site says: "One final point about counter-weights. The units currently shipping from Porter-Cable use T15 Torx Screws to hold the counter-weights in place."
Here`s the link for the quote above and the screencap below. (http://www.coastaltool.com/cgi-bin/SoftCart.exe/a/port/skinny.htm?L+coastest+cjcd5038ff151515+1056848525)
Screencap below from the coastaltool.com web site.
Follow the red arrow.
TinLemon
06-28-2003, 11:15 AM
WOW... I really appreciate all of the help here.
I was able to obtain a T15 torx drill bit this morning (a T10 and T15 bit came in a pack for only $2 at Home Depot... SCORE!). I came home and it worked perfectly!!!!
At this point in the day I have washed my car with Dawn, TWICE, and clayed the car between washings... now I`m about to go remove some swirls out of my nice black car. Lets only hope I don`t make it worse!
:eek: