I just got the black powder coated rocker boxes while putting on the breather assembly on one of the lower rocker rocker boxes I snapped off a screw . I tried drilling the lil bastard out with no luck. So now I gotta buy new lower rocker box. Thank god it wasn't anything too serious. I wonder if the dealership can order me a replacement screw. Most likely they'll force me to buy the whole daggone assembly (SIKE!). Well guys just wanted to share my story, be careful when tightening them small screws!!!

 

Torque wrenches are our friends

 

did you really mess it up trying to drill the bolt out? If not, you might be able to take it to a shop, have them remove it and put an insert in.

 

if it's just a standard bolt they can sale them, they sale hardware really cheap at the dealers.

 

For those who laugh at using a torque wrench, at least you could make up for it by getting a lot of practice removing broken machine screws.

Moco will sell you whatever you need--that part is easy.

 

Hey, it could have gone the other way. I was messing with my rocker box and the threads just fell out. Had to helicoil new threads. Twas a nightmare but funny... I swear the things are made out of cardboard

 

I didn't think I was putting that much pressure on it. I hope the new cover comes in time for ROLLING THUNDER. I'll use a little more delicacy this time!