Torx size for MT LCC clip screws?

bquinlan

bquinlan

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Can anyone tell me the size of Torx bit that I need to change the clip on my MT LCC? The nice folks at MicroTech sent me one of the new stronger clips for free when I inquired. When I went to install it I discovered that none of my current Torx drivers are small enough. I'd be happier getting a new one if I was certain it was the right size.
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--Bob Q
 
It is a T-6, one of the sizes in the Benchmade torx kit.

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James Segura
San Francisco, CA
 
Be forewarned! The screws are loc-tited in place and are extremely difficult to remove. Best bet is to hold a soldering iron tip to the screw til it heats up. This softens the loc-tite and makes removal much easier.
David

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Thanks for the warning and the tip. I would never have thought to loosen the stuff up. And I've stripped a lot of screws in my day.
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--Bob Q
 
Just be glad you're not in my boat. My clip bent, despite having the right sized torx bits and heating the screw I cannot get them to budge and I've started to distort the head. Not only that, but I can't get a hold of ANYONE at MT to get an return number to send it back to them. Argh!
 
Bob....do yourself a favor and get a Torx from Sears.....stay away from the BM Torx kit.......they seem to strip real easy.

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Mike Payne
 
I'll second that. I went to Sears for a T9, wound up buying a 12-piece set for like $20 with a whole bunch of small T-n.

Money well spent. It's been great.

Mike
 
Bob- a hair dryer worked great for me to loosen that Loctite. Johan- I had trouble with a MT UDT bent clip and all it took was one e-mail and my replacement clip was in the mail. Don't know what went wrong in your case, but try again, MT has a well-deserved good reputation for customer service.

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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by mpayne:
Bob....do yourself a favor and get a Torx from Sears.....stay away from the BM Torx kit.......they seem to strip real easy.

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My thoughts exactly! Sears has a great selection and they are well made tool!

 
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