Any years 59 cruise control

[Paul]

This may be a silly question, but does anyone know what tool I can use to remove these bolts on the cruise control brain? I'm not familiar with this star pattern and don't know the size or what to use. Any help would be great. Thanks.

[The Tassie Devil(le)]

Sometimes engineers design things so that only people with the correct training can work on stuff.

I remember when new models were coming out, in some cases, special tools were required to do stuff, and only licences professionals had the authority to purchase the "special" tools.

I remember when Ford brought out cars with tamper-proof screws, like holding the radios and ignition modules in place to stop, or slow down the criminals from stealing parts, or cars.   As years go by, the tools become available to the general public, because the makers have made the next new anti-theft and tamper screws.

Don't forget when Electrical suppliers, fitted screws with 3 point heads to ensure that their Service Reps could only repair them.

Bruce.

[Eldovert]

Paul,
I have had good luck using new, narrow nosed vice grips to undo those fasteners...I say new because worn jaws will just slide off the fastener.If that doesn't work then get a dremel with a narrow cutting disc and grind a slot across the head of the bolt..then use a flat blade screw driver to undo.
HTH,Pat MacPhail

[59-in-pieces]

Paul,

Have you tried a 12 point socket or a square 8 point socket, small throat - 3/8 drive.
It worked for me on the screw on the steering column cover - bottom dash - same design.

Have fun,
Steve B.

[JayRudig390]

You can use a metric 12 point socket ...just keep trying one until it grabs. Otherwise take a dremel and cut a line in the head. Then use a flathead.