Stihl Carb Adjustment Screwdriver Size?

[Somesawguy]

I know this is a noob question, but short of grinding down an old screwdriver, I'm having a little bit of a hard time finding something that will fit the adjustment screw slots well on my older Stihl 024 carb.

Is there a specific size I should look for that won't slip? I have a little one that fits, but it's not really the right width.

 

[Fred482]

I use my old thin blade Snap-on drivers (1-short, 1-long) that I've had for 30+ years, but any local hardware or auto parts store will probably be able to supply one that will work fine. The factory service manual's do not specify a size, just a part number for their branded tool.

 

[xdmp22]

I use the one that are called pocket screwdrivers, lots of times they have advertising on them. They have a 3/8" round plastic handle with a clip for your boob pocket. One side has a small flathead, the other has a small magnet....it works great....

Armstrong also makes a pocket screwdriver that I have used with success

 

[Somesawguy]

I use the one that are called pocket screwdrivers, lots of times they have advertising on them. They have a 3/8" round plastic handle with a clip for your boob pocket. One side has a small flathead, the other has a small magnet....it works great....

Armstrong also makes a pocket screwdriver that I have used with success

Thanks, I'll have to look around for one. I may even have one kicking around somewhere.

 

[kevin j]

also called a 'tweaker' and (used to be at least) given out by electrical supply houses for tweaking board pots, and taking wires out of screw terminal strips. basically, just a small screwdriver, nothing fancy except the pocket retainer clip

 

[oscar4883]

The "pocket" style clip on screwdrivers work well. Or try your local dealer. My guy gives me them by the handful. I suppose they don't ever give them out with equipment.

 

[Jbevs]

My local dealer has 'official stihl adjusting screwdrivers' for a dollar. I use a cabinet tip flat head screwdriver as it fits the best.

 

[Slamm]

I've had two Stihl Dealers that would give you those adjusting screwdrivers by the hand fulls, once I got a whole box of them. Just saying that you can get them for free or not much at a Stihl Dealer.

Sam

 

[stihl.logger]

fleabay has them all over the place, saw one for .25

 

[xdmp22]

This is the armstrong one I am referring to

http://www.google.com/m/products/de...&ptab=c&ei=sG6ETsj8Io_JsQLIZw&ved=0CBkQ8wIwAQ

 

[Somesawguy]

Thanks for all the help guys. I need to get some parts this weekend for my 024. I'll pick up a couple at the dealer.

 

[blsnelling]

Go see your local dealer. He probably has a drawer full of them.