I have a couple of tools known as "screw starters". One is for slot-headed and one for Phillips. They are shaped like short magnetic pickup tools, maybe 1/4" dia. by about 6" long, shafts made of knurled aluminum. IIRC I got them from Sears. Once you get the threads started, you switch to a real screwdriver. Magnetic tips often work ok too. They are really necessary when needed!
Greg -----Original Message----- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of WILTON Sent: Wednesday, February 02, 2011 3:35 PM To: mercedes list Subject: [MBZ] Gripper screwdriver Many years ago (maybe 50), I had a common screwdriver (shaft about 6 inches, or so) with a screw gripper spring on it that could help keep from losing a screw into the abyss like that beneath the monovalve on my 91 350SDL. Spring on opposing sides of the shaft had tips that would fit under head of the screw, etc. 'Spose Auto Zone may have such to help with my pending valve kit replacement? No room to get my fingers down in there. 'Plan to pack paper towels around the valve, too, in order to put a top on the abyss. Wilton _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com